About us | BNJC

This hub of Jewish life will be a beacon of Jewish identity with the power to cultivate interfaith relationships and make a lasting impact on the entire city. I hope that it will put Brighton on the Jewish map and the Jewish community on Brighton’s map

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

Our vision

BNJC (Brighton & Hove Jewish Community) exists to support the Jewish Community in Brighton & Hove and to provide outstanding facilities and events for the entire city to enjoy. We’re a vibrant, cross-communal hub for Jewish arts, culture, food, family programming, learning and much more, where everyone is welcome.

Launched in 2017 with generous support from The Bloom Foundation and in partnership with BHHC (Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation), BNJC was founded with the vision to revitalise Jewish life in Brighton & Hove, honouring over 250 years of Jewish history in our city.

After three years of construction, our doors opened in 2023 as a forward-thinking Jewish community hub for all.

Our mission

We aim to put the outstanding seaside city of Brighton & Hove back on the Jewish map, and attract the Jewish community, of all ages and across the religious spectrum, to call Brighton & Hove their home. With our new Synagogue and mikvah, outstanding Kosher dining and a Jewish nursery, our mission is to support Jewish life across the spectrum. Our community welcomes people of every background, of all faiths and no faiths to make use of our outstanding facilities. We’re here to add to the diverse and vibrant spirit of Brighton & Hove.

Our charity

BNJC is registered with the Charity Commission (1195729). Making a donation to BNJC supports us grow as a community and to develop our programme of cultural events, educational provisions and social action initiatives. For more information on how you can support BNJC, please visit our Support Us page.

A number of activities in our community hub are run by the charity’s trading subsidiary, BNJC Trading Ltd (14174228), including our co-working hub and gym. Our dining facilities are run and managed by Novellino Brighton. All profits from the trading subsidiary are donated to BNJC to ensure we can maximise our charitable activities.

Get involved

BNJC is a non-profit with an exciting mission to revitalise Jewish life in Brighton & Hove and build a forward-thinking community by the seaside that makes an impact. There are many ways to get involved in our community and support our work.

Find out how you can get involved

Meet the team

BNJC is a registered charity and company led by a brilliant team of talented staff drawn from diverse backgrounds, who bring a wide range of skills and experience. They are supported by a strong and committed Board of Trustees who voluntarily give their time, energy, and communal and professional expertise to provide governance and strategic leadership.