Congregation of Jacob Synagogue

Congregation of Jacob Synagogue We are an Orthodox synagogue in London's East End We are a friendly group, truly offering a hearty welcome to anyone who comes through our doors.

In London's East End still functioning and was the first Mizrachi Synagogue in Britain, founded in 1903 by Morris Koenigsberg and Abraham Schwalbe. It is likely that this congregation, which consisted of first generation immigrants from Poland, Lithuania and Russia; Orthodox Jews from small shtetls such as Stetziver, Kalisz and Vikaviskis met in the front room of Mr Koenigsburg's family house on C

ommercial Road, later occupying our present premises in 1921. We are most proud of the fact that we retain our independence, reflected by the fact that the synagogue is owned and managed by members of the community. Kehillas Ya'akov "is a remarkable survival... and is all the more exceptional for continuing in use as a synagogue" (English Heritage Report 2002). We are currently embarked on a regeneration project; to restore not only the original beauty of our building but also the community that it serves.

11/03/2024

Hi Everybody,

If you really want to enjoy a wonderful Purim then look no further than Congregation of Jacob Synagogue, 351-353 Commercial Road, London E1 2PS.

The celebrations start at 8pm on Saturday 23rd March.

There will be fun and merry making and children will be guaranteed some presents. Children please bring your families.

Sunday morning services will commence at 10am parking is free in the area.

There is a strong possibility of a guided tour of the Jewish East End by David Russell a blue badge guide.

Please contact the usual numbers Mobile 07305 993573
Landline 020 7790 2874 Email [email protected] if you wish to join us

We are an Orthodox synagogue in London's East End

24/11/2022

About the congregation of jacob synagogue
Kehillas Ya'akov is a "valuable and venerable relic of Anglo-Jewish social history" and "one of England's last intimate folk-art Eastern European synagogues" (Dr Sharman Kadish).

It is one of three synagogues in London's East End still functioning and was the first Mizrachi Synagogue in Britain, founded in 1903 by Morris Koenigsberg and Abraham Schwalbe. It is likely that this congregation, which consisted of first generation immigrants from Poland, Lithuania and Russia; Orthodox Jews from small shtetls such as Stetziver, Kalisz and Vikaviskis met in the front room of Mr Koenigsburg's family house on Commercial Road, later occupying our present premises in 1921, which was redesigned by Lewis Solomon & Son, honorary architects to the Federation of Synagogues.

Today we are diverse, with members from all types of trades and backgrounds. We are affiliated to three burial societies, Federation, Adath and Chesed Ve'emeth, but we are most proud of the fact that we retain our independence, reflected by the fact that the synagogue is owned and managed by members of the community. Kehillas Ya'akov "is a remarkable survival... and is all the more exceptional for continuing in use as a synagogue" (English Heritage Report 2002).
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We are a friendly group, truly offering a hearty welcome to anyone who comes through our doors. We are currently embarked on a regeneration project; to restore not only the original beauty of our building but also the community that it serves.

02/04/2020

Wish that all of you to stay safe at home and only go out when necessary during this very difficult period.

We also wishing you all a Chag and Kosher Pesach which starts on Wednesday evening 8th April and ends on Thursday 16th April

27/03/2020

We wish all of you good health and stay safe in the future

03/04/2015

Pesach services start at 7pm and Sunday morning at 9.10sm

03/04/2015

Pesach services start at 7pm tonight and tmw morning at 9.10 am

08/12/2013

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351-353 Commercial Road
London
E12PS

Telephone

+442077902874

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