Machzikei Hadas (literally translated from Hebrew as 'Supporters of the law') is the name of several Orthodox synagogues around the world, including the Spitalfields Great Synagogue in London, Antwerp, Manchester, New York, Copenhagen, and Ottawa, Ontario.
| Machzikei Hadas | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario Canada |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Province | Ontario |
| Municipality | Ottawa |
| Year consecrated | 1927 |
| Status | Active |
| Leadership | Dr. Reuven Bulka |
| Website | www.machzikeihadas.com |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Werner Edgar Noffke |
| Completed | 1926-27 |
In Ottawa, Ontario Werner Edgar Noffke (architect) designed the Machzikei Hadas Orthodox synagogue on King Edward Avenue at Murray Street, (1926-27). [1] Dr. Reuven Bulka, has served as Rabbi of the Ottawa synagogue since 1967. In 1994 it was the first synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations to be granted arms by the Canadian heraldic authority.[1] The synagogue had a membership of 550 families in 2007.
