Melbourne Hebrew Congregation

Melbourne Hebrew Congregation
Toorak Shule
Hebrew: ק"ק שארית ישראל
Melbourne Synagogue, pictured in 2006
Religion
AffiliationModern Orthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationToorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
CountryAustralia
Melbourne Hebrew Congregation is located in Melbourne
Melbourne Hebrew Congregation
Location in South Yarra, Melbourne
AdministrationMelbourne Hebrew Congregation
Geographic coordinates37°50′11″S 144°58′36″E / 37.8365°S 144.9766°E / -37.8365; 144.9766
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleNeoclassical
Date established1841 (as a congregation)
Completed
Capacity1,300
Website
www.melbournesynagogue.org.au

The Melbourne Hebrew Congregation (Hebrew: ק"ק שארית ישראל), or Toorak Shule, is the oldest Jewish congregation in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Formed in 1841, the congregation was originally located on Bourke Street before moving in 1930 to Toorak Road, South Yarra.