Historic churches · London
South Hampstead Synagogue
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South Hampstead Synagogue — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chalk Farm · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
South Hampstead Synagogue 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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Official information
South Hampstead Synagogue is a modern-orthodox synagogue located in London, known for its welcoming and diverse community. It offers a variety of religious, cultural, social, and recreational activities for all ages.
Place summary
South Hampstead Synagogue is a Jewish place of worship located in London. The synagogue serves the local community and is noted for its architectural significance.
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Background
History
The synagogue had its origins in the 1930s with the merger of the Regent's Park Talmud Torah and the Belsize Park Hebrew Congregation in 1938. The Regent's Park Talmud Torah had been founded in the 1920s. The community named themselves the South Hampstead Synagogue in 1960. The synagogue was perceived as "middle of the road" by its congregants; liberal worshippers joined the Belsize Square Synagogue and the more Orthodox helped found the Golders Green Beth Hamedrash (popularly known as Munk's). The community tried to acquire the vicarage of the nearby St Saviour's church situated at the corner of Eton Road and Eton Villas to build their new synagogue in 1939 but they were outbid by Eton…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5454, -0.1585
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW3 4SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 2019
- Nearest railway station
- Chalk Farm — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.southhampstead.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q139592612 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Hampstead Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Hampstead Synagogue?
- South Hampstead Synagogue is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 4SG), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is South Hampstead Synagogue?
- South Hampstead Synagogue — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Hampstead Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Chalk Farm, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW3 4SG.
- When was South Hampstead Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 2019.
- Is South Hampstead Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, South Hampstead Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Hampstead Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Chalk Farm, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 4SG.