Welcome to Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation
Offering everything you could wish for to practice a full, satisfying, Jewish lifestyle with activities for all, regardless of age, gender and extent of religious observance.
Consecration of the Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation’s New Synagogue, presided over by the Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, KBE, on Sunday 7th June 2026.
(Left to right) Ivor Weintroub (Senior Trustee), Mahir Ozdamar (Senior Trustee), Stephen White (Senior Trustee), Simon Pinner (Co Vice-Chair), Bettina Gould (Chair of BCHC) Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, KBE, Rabbi Alan Lewis, Rebbetzen Miriam Lewis and Marilyn Dexter (Co Vice-Chair).
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(Left to right) Chair of BCHC, Bettina Gould, Rabbi Alan Lewis and Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, KBE
Welcome to Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation
Offering everything you could wish for to practice a full, satisfying, Jewish lifestyle with activities for all, regardless of age, gender and extent of religious observance.
What we can offer you
We offer everything you could wish for to practice a full, satisfying, Jewish lifestyle with activities for all, regardless of age, gender and extent of religious observance. Find out more about what we can offer you below
Warm Welcome and Hospitality for Members and Visitors
Full Schedule of Weekday, Shabbat and Yom Tov Services
BCHC Community Shop for all your Kosher Food needs
Freshly-cooked food provided from the Shul Kitchen
Religious and Cultural Adult Education
Women play a prominent role in the BCHC community
A variety of Groups, Social & Sporting Activities
Function Suite, with Catered Functions, including Communal Seder
Regular Newsletters and magazines
Business Opportunities
Quality of Life by the Sea and good Work-Life Balance
Healthy, Safe Environment in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Districts
Life at BCHC
please see the enormous variety of events and activities we have on offer for you
