The historic Geelong Synagogue site has been listed for private sale, located at the corner of McKillop and Yarra Streets and featuring two brick buildings adorned with a stucco-rendered design.
Built in 1861, the Shul was active until the 1980s, when it was sold, following a decline in the the local Jewish population. Proceeds from that sale were utilised to fund a number of Jewish community initiatives in Melbourne.
In 1851, a census identified 86 Jews in Geelong. Today, the Geelong Jewish community has been steadily growing, with well more than 50 families calling this regional hub home.
Do you know of any Jewish stories from back in the day in Geelong?
