About us

Shalom, haere mai, and welcome to the Canterbury Hebrew Congregation, serving the Jewish community in Christchurch and in the wider Canterbury region. Our synagogue Beth-El is situated in central Christchurch.  We are an unaffiliated synagogue...

Services

We offer regular Shabbat services, holiday services, and a variety of social activities.  Jewish travellers and visitors are welcome to attend services or a community event, but must register with us ahead of time. Shabbat...

Membership

The Canterbury Hebrew Congregation is the hub of Jewish life in Canterbury and membership is open to all Jews, regardless of affiliation, level of observance, or intermarriage. Whether you have grown up in Christchurch or...

Giving

Canterbury Hebrew Congregation is operated entirely by volunteers, from the Board to service leaders to children’s education and social events.  We have a small annual budget that covers building costs and limited support for religious...