East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation

East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation
(East Melbourne Shule / East Melbourne Synagogue / Melbourne City Synagogue / City of Melbourne Synagogue)
Hebrew: ק"ק מקוה ישראל, romanized: Mickva Yisrael
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
LeadershipRabbi Dovid Gutnick
Year consecrated1877 (1877)[1]
StatusActive
Location
Location494-500 Albert Street, East Melbourne, Victoria
Country Australia
East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation is located in Melbourne
East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation
Location in Melbourne
Geographic coordinates37°48′33″S 144°58′27″E / 37.80926°S 144.97415°E / -37.80926; 144.97415
Architecture
Architect(s)Crouch & Wilson[2]
TypeSynagogue
StyleRenaissance Revival
Groundbreaking20 March 1877
Completed1877; 147 years ago (1877)
Construction costA£7,000
Specifications
Direction of façadeSouth
Capacity470 worshippers
Length22.2 metres (73 ft)
Width12.8 metres (42 ft)
Height (max)9.4 metres (31 ft)
Dome(s)2
MaterialsBrick
Official name: East Melbourne Synagogue
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated4 November 1991
Reference no.353
TypeSynagogue
CategoryReligion
Website
www.melbournecitysynagogue.com

The East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation (Hebrew: ק"ק מקוה ישראל, romanized: Mickva Yisrael), also known as East Melbourne Shule, East Melbourne Synagogue, Melbourne City Synagogue or City of Melbourne Synagogue[3] is a historically significant Jewish congregation in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The synagogue, consecrated in 1877, is the oldest in Melbourne.

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  3. ^ "East Melbourne Synagogue". Retrieved 19 July 2015.