Etz Chaim Yeshiva (London)
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Etz Chaim Yeshiva is an Ashkenazi Orthodox yeshiva in Golders Green, London, England. It is associated with the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations.
History
The yeshiva was founded c. 1900 in London's East End, where it occupied a campus in Thrawl Street.[1]
Current Status
The yeshivah is defunct and has been for some time, the yeshivah building is housed in a house and is used as a regular minyan for davening.
Notable leadership
Rabbi Aharon Hyman was one of the early founders.
Rabbi Nachman Shlomo Greenspan was the rosh yeshiva from 1918-1961. He was succeeded by Rabbi Noson Ordman.
Rabbi Elyah Lopian was the mashgiach ruchani from 1926 - 1950.[2]
Notable alumni
- Chief Rabbi The Lord Jakobovits
- Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks[3]
- Dayan Ivan Binstock[4]
- Dr Shlomo Adler, GP[5]
- Dayan Pinchas Toledano
See also
References
- ↑ London's Jewish East End
- ↑ "Great Leaders of our People". Orthodox Union. Retrieved 2008-11-16.
- ↑ "Biography Of The Chief Rabbi". Chiefrabbi.org. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
- ↑ United Synagogue
- ↑ Article in Mishpacha Magazine: Accompanied by the healing angels
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