Western Marble Arch Synagogue
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The Western Marble Arch Synagogue was founded 1761. Currently the Western Marble Arch Synagogue is a leading modern orthodox
synagogue based in central London
, England. The result of a merger between the Western and the Marble Arch Synagogues respectively, the synagogue offers a range of religious and social activities to its members and the wider community.
, Westminster
. The congregation, formally named, in the transliteration of the era, Hebra Kaddisha Shel Gemillith Hassadim, Westminster (Holy Congregation of the Assembly of Israel, Westminster) first met in the home of Wold Liepman, a prosperous immigrant merchant from St. Petersburg. A series of leased spaces followed until 1826 when the congregation built an elaborate synagogue in St. Alban's Place, Haymarket (London) and renamed itself The Western Synagogue..
accepted the position of the spiritual leader of the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, which also became his official seat on 1 May 2004.
Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism , is the approach to Judaism which adheres to the traditional interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Sanhedrin and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and...
synagogue based in central London
London
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, England. The result of a merger between the Western and the Marble Arch Synagogues respectively, the synagogue offers a range of religious and social activities to its members and the wider community.
Western Synagogue
The Western synagogue was founded in 1761 in Great Pulteney StreetGreat Pulteney Street
Great Pulteney Street is a grand thoroughfare that connects Bathwick on the east of the River Avon with the City of Bath, England via the Robert Adam designed Pulteney Bridge...
, Westminster
Westminster
Westminster is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, southwest of the City of London and southwest of Charing Cross...
. The congregation, formally named, in the transliteration of the era, Hebra Kaddisha Shel Gemillith Hassadim, Westminster (Holy Congregation of the Assembly of Israel, Westminster) first met in the home of Wold Liepman, a prosperous immigrant merchant from St. Petersburg. A series of leased spaces followed until 1826 when the congregation built an elaborate synagogue in St. Alban's Place, Haymarket (London) and renamed itself The Western Synagogue..
Spiritual leadership
- Sir Jonathan SacksJonathan SacksJonathan Henry Sacks, Baron Sacks, Kt is the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. His Hebrew name is Yaakov Zvi...
, Chief Rabbi of the British EmpireBritish EmpireThe British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
and CommonwealthCommonwealth of NationsThe Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states... - Rabbi Lionel Rosenfeld
Current Executive Board of Directors
- His Honour Barrington Black, President
- Mr. Steven Truman, Vice President
- Mr. Stanley Simmonds
- High CommissionerHigh CommissionerHigh Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.-Bilateral diplomacy:...
Mr. Bernard Silver, Warden
Seat of the Chief Rabbi
In November 2003 the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Prof Sir Jonathan SacksJonathan Sacks
Jonathan Henry Sacks, Baron Sacks, Kt is the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. His Hebrew name is Yaakov Zvi...
accepted the position of the spiritual leader of the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, which also became his official seat on 1 May 2004.
Notable members
- Sir Samuel Montagu, MP, (Lord Swaythling)
- Sir Stuart Samuel
- Viscount David de SternDavid de SternDavid de Stern, also known as Viscount Stern was a British banker and senior partner of the firm of Stern Brothers....
- Constance, Lady Battersea, wife of Cyril Flower, 1st Baron BatterseaCyril Flower, 1st Baron BatterseaCyril Flower, 1st Baron Battersea was a British Liberal politician and patron of art.-Background and education:...
- Hannah Primrose, Countess of RoseberyHannah Primrose, Countess of RoseberyHannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery was the daughter of Mayer de Rothschild and his wife Juliana, née Cohen...
See also
- Synagogues
- Synagogue architectureSynagogue architectureSynagogue architecture often follows styles in vogue at the place and time of construction. There is no set blueprint for synagogues and the architectural shapes and interior designs of synagogues vary greatly. According to tradition, the Divine Presence can be found wherever there is a minyan,...
- JudaismJudaismJudaism ) is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people...
- Modern Orthodox JudaismModern Orthodox JudaismModern Orthodox Judaism is a movement within Orthodox Judaism that attempts to synthesize Jewish values and the observance of Jewish law, with the secular, modern world....
- Ashkenazi JewsAshkenazi JewsAshkenazi Jews, also known as Ashkenazic Jews or Ashkenazim , are the Jews descended from the medieval Jewish communities along the Rhine in Germany from Alsace in the south to the Rhineland in the north. Ashkenaz is the medieval Hebrew name for this region and thus for Germany...
External links
- Synagogue Website
- Western Marble Arch Synagogue on Jewish Communities and Records - UK (hosted by jewishgen.org).