Hecht Synagogue

Hecht Synagogue is an Orthodox house of worship located on the Hebrew University Mount Scopus campus. The building features white Jerusalem stone construction, a women's gallery, and geometric interior designs that shape the entire prayer space.

The synagogue was built with funding from the Hecht family and completed in 1981 following construction interruptions during the 1973 war. Its completion reflected the resumption of campus development during a period of regional conflict.

The synagogue serves the university community as a daily gathering place for prayer and spiritual life. It reflects how Orthodox practice is woven into academic campus life in Jerusalem.

The building is open during the university's regular weekdays but closes for Sabbath and Jewish holidays. Visitors should check the religious calendar in advance and dress modestly when entering the prayer space.

The interior offers views through a large window behind the Torah ark toward the Temple Mount, the Judean Mountains, and Herodium fortress. This sight line connects the prayer space visually to some of the region's most significant landmarks.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 1981

Architects: Ram Karmi

GPS coordinates: 31.79192,35.24229

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46