Festivals and High Holidays
Our message to visitors
Welcome to our High Holy Days services. We regard it as our mitzvah to offer hospitality to any Jews who happen to be in Oxford, away from their home communities, at this special time of the year. Should you require a meal, please contact us on (01865) 514356 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Whether you are attending the Orthodox or Liberal services, please note that no prior arrangement is required and that there is no reserved seating in any service. However, if you are attending Orthodox services, we ask you to respect our arrangement for the separation of men and women.
You will appreciate that, as a small and independent congregation, we are always conscious of balancing our budget. Our commitment to our wonderful Centre means that this is a continuous struggle for the Community's membership. Therefore, we hope that you will respond in the traditional manner by making a donation in accordance with your means. Whatever its size, you can be assured that it will be much appreciated.
Please send your contributions to The Honorary Secretary at the address above. A pre-paid envelope is also available from the lobby. Cheques should be made payable to 'The Oxford Jewish Congregation'.
The President & honorary officers and Synagogue Council wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year and well over the fast.
- All the major festivals are celebrated at the synagogue.
- There is usually a single Orthodox service for all major festivals at which everyone is welcome.
- For some of the High Holiday services (Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur) separate Progressive services and children's services are organised.
- Details of all these services will be on the website several weeks before the Festivals, on the synagogue display boards, and in Community publications (weekly bulletins, and monthly newletter) which are distributed to members.
- Enquiries can be made on the synagogue office phone (01865) 514356 or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .