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Melbourne Hebrew Congregation

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Melbourne synagogue
Melbourne synagogue

The Melbourne Hebrew Congregation (Hebrew: ק"ק שארית ישראל), or Toorak Shule, is the oldest Jewish congregation in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Formed in 1841, the congregation was originally located on Bourke Street before moving in 1930 to Toorak Road, South Yarra.

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Melbourne Hebrew Congregation
Arnold Street, Melbourne South Yarra

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Melbourne Synagogue

Arnold Street
3004 Melbourne, South Yarra
Victoria, Australia
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