Hobart Synagogue

Hobart Synagogue
The Hobart Synagogue
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteOrthodox and Progressive
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
OwnershipHobart Hebrew Congregation
Year consecrated1845 (1845)
StatusActive
Location
Location59 Argyle Street, Hobart, Tasmania
CountryAustralia
Location in Hobart
Geographic coordinates42°52′47″S 147°19′41″E / 42.879628°S 147.327939°E / -42.879628; 147.327939
Architecture
Architect(s)James Thomson
TypeSynagogue
StyleEgyptian Revival
Founder
  • Louis Nathan
  • Samuel Moses
Completed1845 (1845)
Reference no.2,150
Website
www.hobartsynagogue.org

The Hobart Synagogue is a heritage-listed synagogue located in 59 Argyle Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The synagogue is the oldest synagogue building in Australia and is a rare example of Egyptian Revival style of synagogue architecture. The Egyptian Revival building was constructed in 1845. The trapezoidal shape of the windows and the columns with lotus capitals are characteristic of the Egyptian Revival style. Currently the Hobart Synagogue has regular Orthodox and Progressive services.

The land on which the synagogue stands was originally part of the garden of former convict Judah Solomon. It has a seating capacity of 150 and features hard benches at the back of the building for the Jewish convicts who in the early days were marched in under armed guard. The synagogue is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.