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Machzike Hadath

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Machzike Hadath — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Machzike Hadath is a synagogue located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Place summary

Machzike Hadath is a synagogue located in London. It serves the Orthodox Jewish community and is known for its traditional practices and services.

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History

The congregation was founded in 1891 as Chevra Machzike Hadath (also spelled Chevrath Machzikei Hadath), a Hebrew name meaning "The Society of Upholders of the Faith". It was established by members of the North London Beth Hamedrash on Newington Green Road together with members of the Machzike Shomrei Shabbat Synagogue on Booth Street; the two groups later merged in 1983. The congregation's main purpose was to convince the Chief Rabbi and the wider community that serious breaches of the laws of kashrut were occurring. In 1898 the congregation acquired premises in Spitalfields, at the corner of Fournier Street and Brick Lane, where they remained for 70 years. In 1905 the congregation…

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Coordinates
51.5795, -0.2078
District
Barnet
Parish
Barnet, unparished area
Postcode
NW11 9LU
Parliamentary constituency
Finchley and Golders Green
Established
1891

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Machzike Hadath?
Machzike Hadath is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW11 9LU), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
When was Machzike Hadath built?
Built or established in 1891.
Who owns Machzike Hadath?
Machzike Hadath is owned by | leadership = Rabbi Ilan Halberstadt.
Is Machzike Hadath free to visit?
Yes, Machzike Hadath is free to enter.
How do I get to Machzike Hadath?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NW11 9LU. It sits within the Finchley and Golders Green parliamentary constituency.