159 Year Old Synagogue Meticulously Restored to its Former Glory

Last Shabbos marked a triumphant return to glory for Singers Hill, as the 159-year-old Synagogue re-opened its doors following a stunning renovation in the honored presence of UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, together with his wife, Valerie.

In its 159th year as a pillar of Birmingham Jewry, Singers Hill once again shone brightly as parliamentary dignitaries, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, the Lord Lieutenant, Lords & Ladies, Faith Leaders and distinguished guests were ushered along a red carpet into the annual Civic Service, where this year Chief Rabbi Mirvis proclaimed Singers Hill as “one of the most important Jewish buildings in the United Kingdom.”

The annual Civic Service at Singers Hill on Shabbos morning was the pinnacle of one of the most special Shabbats in the history of our Shul, planned to coincide with the re-opening of the Synagogue following an extensive refurbishment.

Almost ten years to the day since the arrival of Shluchim Rabbi Yossi and Rachel Jacobs, this renovation was symbolic of the Singers Hill community under their dynamic leadership; a previously rather underwhelmed congregation has, in the last ten years, found a new lease of life with a never-ending program of joyous events for every age group, with a renewed focus on youth and vitality – and now the Shul reflects this.