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Hampstead Synagogue is an
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congregation and
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, located in Dennington Park Road,
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, in the Borough of Camden,
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, in the United Kingdom. The synagogue building was completed in 1901 and was
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with
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in 1989. The congregation is a member of the
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and has been led by
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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

* Sir
Isaiah Berlin Sir Isaiah Berlin (6 June 1909 – 5 November 1997) was a Russian-British social and political theorist, philosopher, and historian of ideas. Although he became increasingly averse to writing for publication, his improvised lectures and talks ...


See also

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List of synagogues in the United Kingdom This is a list of Jewish communities in the United Kingdom, including synagogues, yeshivotA yeshiva (Hebrew language, Hebrew: ישיבה) is a centre for the study of Torah and the Talmud in Orthodox Judaism. and Hebrew schools. For a list of b ...


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* 1889 establishments in England 20th-century synagogues in the United Kingdom Buildings and structures in Hampstead Grade II* listed buildings in the London Borough of Camden Grade II* listed religious buildings and structures Jewish organizations established in 1889 Orthodox synagogues in England Synagogues completed in 1901 Synagogues in London {{UK-synagogue-stub