Our Congregation
One community, two streams of worship, and an open door to Tasmania's Jewish life.
Orthodox and Progressive, together
We are a small and diverse congregation, that is committed to Judaism and love living in this beautiful part of the world.
Our members come from all walks of life and from a large region encompassing not only Hobart, but extending from Launceston in the northern part of the state to the far south. Many members are recent Tasmanian arrivals from mainland Australia or overseas.
We currently offer both Orthodox and Progressive services as well as celebration of festivals and lifecycle events. Currently, the congregation is affiliated with the Union for Progressive Judaism, although we are strongly committed to welcoming and accomodating all Jews.
Orthodox
OrthodoxTraditional services following ancestral custom, held regularly in the synagogue's main sanctuary.
Progressive
ProgressiveA welcoming, contemporary approach to worship, open to congregants and visitors of every background.
What We Stand For
- The Hobart Hebrew Congregation is an inclusive congregation serving all Tasmanian Jews.
- We promote Judaism and the interests of Jews in the wider Tasmanian community.
- We are not exclusively aligned with any particular stream of Judaism—our Board and membership are made up of Jews who come from a variety of backgrounds and Jewish practice, in recognition of which we conduct both Orthodox and Progressive services.
- The congregation welcomes this diversity and values the contribution of all its members equally.
- We take pride in and draw strength from our historic role as the custodians of the Hobart Synagogue, the oldest in Australia.
A community since 1845
The Congregation has served Tasmania's Jewish community continuously since the synagogue's consecration in 1845, and remains its spiritual and communal home today. Read more in our full history and digital archives, or consider joining the Congregation.
