Hampstead Synagogue

Hampstead Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Dennington Park Road, West Hampstead, in the Borough of Camden, London, England, in the United Kingdom. The synagogue building was completed in 1901 and was Grade II* listed with English Heritage in 1989.[1]

Hampstead Synagogue
The synagogue in 2012
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
LeadershipRabbi Dr Michael Harris
StatusActive
Location
Location1 Dennington Park Road, West Hampstead, Borough of Camden, London, England NW6 1AX
CountryUnited Kingdom
Location of the synagogue in Greater London
Geographic coordinates51°32′59″N 0°11′31″W
Architecture
Architect(s)Delissa Joseph (1900)
Date established1889 (as a congregation)
Groundbreaking1892
Completed1901
Website
hampsteadshul.org.uk
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameHampstead Synagogue
TypeListed Building
Designated24 September 1989
Reference no.1271984

The congregation is a member of the United Synagogue[2] and has been led by Rabbi Dr Michael Harris since 1995. The community holds learning events, concerts, and social meetings for the members and visitors. The Hampstead Synagogue holds some of the largest seasonal celebrations in the area.

Notable members

See also

References
  1. Historic England. "Hampstead Synagogue (1271984)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
  2. "Home page". United Synagogue.
  3. Dubnov A. M. (2012). "Becoming a Russian-Jew". Isaiah Berlin. Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Further reading
  • Apple, Rabbi Raymond (1967). The Hampstead Synagogue 1892-1967. Vallentine, Mitchell. ISBN 0853030510.

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