Hecht Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue at Hebrew University Mount Scopus campus, Jerusalem, Israel.
The synagogue features white Jerusalem stone walls and contains a women's section on the gallery floor with geometric interior designs throughout the building.
The synagogue, funded by the Hecht family and completed in 1981, faced construction delays during the Yom Kippur War of 1973 before resuming.
Daily prayer services occur at specific times, with Shacharit starting at 7:10 AM on most weekdays and Mincha services at 1:10, 2:10, and 4:10 PM.
The synagogue maintains regular operating hours but remains closed during Sabbath and Jewish holidays, with contact available at +972 2 588 3886.
The Torah ark arrangement provides direct views of the Temple Mount, Judaean Mountains, and Herodium Hill through a large observation window.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1981
Architects: Ram Karmi
GPS coordinates: 31.79192,35.24229
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:18
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