Etz Chaim Yeshiva (London)
For other institutions with the same name, see Etz Chaim.
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83/85 Bridge Lane London, NW11 0EE  England | |
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| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
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]
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
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
Coordinates: 51°35′04″N 0°12′17″W / 51.58444°N 0.20472°W
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