Jerusalem Great Synagogue Synagogue

Address: 56 King George St, Jerusalem, 97200, Israel

Website: https://jgsh.org/

Hours: Open for services and special events; visitors should check schedule in advance

Admission: Entrance fees apply for some synagogue events and museum functions; regular services free (donations welcome)

The Jerusalem Great Synagogue is a large Orthodox synagogue in Jerusalem that serves as a major center for communal prayer and national religious events. It was established and opened to the public in 1982.

The complex contains a sizeable main sanctuary used for regular services and major holidays, and hosts visiting worshippers, guided groups and musical services. The building is used for both daily prayer and larger public ceremonies.

Built and consecrated in the late 20th century to provide a prominent communal synagogue in central Jerusalem, the site has served as a focal point for communal religious life and public occasions since its opening.

Sited on King George Street in central Jerusalem, the synagogue sits within the city’s commercial and civic center and is within walking distance of other major streets and public transport routes.

• Location and use: Located on King George Street in central Jerusalem and used for daily services, holiday worship and communal events by a large Orthodox congregation.

The synagogue is in central Jerusalem on King George Street, a short walk from Ben Yehuda Street and accessible from the city center. Public buses and taxis serve the area; the nearest light rail station is close to the city center (get off near Jaffa Road and walk north).

• Attend a Shabbat service to hear the synagogue's famed choir and organ (services and concerts are scheduled publicly).
• Dress respectfully; photography rules may vary during services and events.
• Check the synagogue's event calendar for concerts and public lectures - the building hosts cultural programs beyond regular worship.