Itzkovitch Synagogue, Orthodox Jewish synagogue in central Bnei Brak, Israel.
Itzkovitch Synagogue is a large building at the intersection of Rabbi Akiva Street and HaRav Shach Street with seven distinct prayer halls inside. Each hall is configured differently to accommodate the prayer styles of specific Jewish communities.
The synagogue began when Zvi Itzkovitch set aside a room in his house for prayers to avoid foot traffic on Shabbat. This private space later expanded into the larger facility that serves multiple communities today.
The building reflects how different Jewish communities worship side by side, each maintaining their own customs and prayer styles. Visitors can observe how Chassidic, Litvish, Sephardic, and other traditions share the same space while keeping their distinct practices.
Prayer services happen throughout the day at regular intervals, allowing visitors flexibility in when they arrive. Since the building contains multiple rooms for different traditions, it is helpful to ask staff which space matches your interest or background.
Each prayer hall uses different seating arrangements and furniture, from curved benches to individual stands, designed to support distinct prayer styles. These architectural choices are often overlooked but show how the physical space directly shapes how people worship.
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