Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations
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The Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations was founded in 1926 to protect traditional Judaism[1]. It acts as an umbrella organisation for the chareidi Jewish community in London and comprises over a hundred synagogues and and educational institutions. It is responsible for all areas of chareidi Jewish life in London. The institutions of the community are in Stamford Hill, Golders Green and Edgware.
The spiritual leadership of UOHC is in the hands of its Rabbinate, led by the Av Beis Din, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Ephraim Padwa, who was appointed to this position in 2002. The lay management is its Executive Committee, elected triennially by the UOHC, whose members are appointed by the constituent synagogues.
The Kedassia kashruth organisation is a major activity of the UOHC.
UOHC is responsible for the management of the Beis Brucha Mother & Baby Home, which provides short-term care for mothers and new-born babies after childbirth.
[edit] References
- ^ UOHC Luach 5767
[edit] External Links
- Growing Kehilla Activities Reported at UOHC Council Meeting
- Constituent Congregations of UOHC
- Partnership with Jewish Care’s Brenner Community Centre (2004)
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