Brisbane Hebrew Congregation

Brisbane Synagogue

The Brisbane Hebrew Congregation, a modern Orthodox shul, is the largest Jewish organisation in Queensland & its synagogue, the Brisbane Synagogue on Margaret Street is the oldest in the state.

History

Nathan Levine, Rabbi (1926-1936) of the Brisbane Synagogue

The Congregation was formed in 1885 and the synagogue was founded in 1886.[1] Unlike other synagogues in Australia at the time, the synagogue has always operated primarily in English.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rutland, Suzanne (2005-11-02). The Jews in Australia. Cambridge University Press. pp. 25–26. ISBN 9780521612852.
  2. ↑ Jupp, James (2001-10-01). The Australian People: An Encyclopedia of the Nation, its People and their Origins. Cambridge University Press. p. 529.

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