Ohel Leah Synagogue
Synagogue Historic Hong Kong synagogue in Kowloon, Sephardic congregation
A historic synagogue on Hong Kong Island dating to the early 20th century, associated with the city’s Baghdadi Jewish community. Visitors attend services, view period architecture and learn about local Jewish history.
Ohel Leah Synagogue is an early 20th-century Sephardic synagogue on Hong Kong Island, built for the local Jewish community and named in memory of Leah Sassoon. The building dates from 1901and remains an active place of worship.
The synagogue is valued for its historical role in Hong Kong’s Jewish community and for its preserved early-20th-century interior and fittings. Services and community events continue to be held there under the local congregation’s auspices.
Commissioned by members of the Sassoon family, the synagogue was constructed to serve the growing Jewish population on the island and has been maintained as a community landmark since its opening. It has been recorded in Hong Kong’s surveys of historic buildings.
The building stands in the Mid-Levels area of Hong Kong Island, within the administrative area commonly associated with Central and near other historic colonial-era buildings.
How to Get to Ohel Leah Synagogue #
Ohel Leah Synagogue is in the Sheung Wan/Central area of Hong Kong on Hong Kong Island; it is accessible by MTR (Sheung Wan station) and by local trams and buses. The neighborhood is walkable from Central.
Tips for Visiting Ohel Leah Synagogue #
- Check service times in advance-Sabbath services and festivals affect access for visitors.
- Respect photography rules; some interior areas restrict images out of religious sensitivity.
Best Time to Visit Ohel Leah Synagogue #
Visit outside major Jewish holidays for easier access and quieter observation.
Weather & Climate near Ohel Leah Synagogue #
Ohel Leah Synagogue's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2040 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (342 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (304 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (365 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (239 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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