Hampstead Synagogue

Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Hampstead, London, England

51°32′59″N 0°11′31″W / 51.5498°N 0.1920°W / 51.5498; -0.1920ArchitectureArchitect(s)Delissa Joseph (1900)Date established1889 (as a congregation)Groundbreaking1892Completed1901Websitehampsteadshul.org.uk

Listed Building – Grade II*

Official nameHampstead SynagogueTypeListed BuildingDesignated24 September 1989Reference no.1271984

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]

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^{[clarification needed]} seasonal celebrations in the area.^{[citation needed]}

Notable members

Sir Isaiah Berlin^[3]

References

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