Severn Street Synagogue
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AffiliationOrthodox Judaism (former)
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational status
- Synagogue (1813–1856)
- Masonic hall (since 1856)
Status
- Closed (as a synagogue)
- Repurposed
| Severn Street Synagogue | |
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_(December_2021)_(2).jpg) The former synagogue, now masonic hall, in 2021 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism (former) |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
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| Location | |
| Location | 60 Severn Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England B1 1QC |
| Country | United Kingdom |
  Location of the former synagogue, now masonic hall, in the West Midlands | |
| Coordinates | 52°28′34″N 1°54′12″W / 52.4762°N 1.9034°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Richard Tutin (1827) |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Greek Revival |
| Established | 1809 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1813; 1827 |
| Materials | Red brick; stucco |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Athol Masonic Building |
| Type | Listed building |
| Designated | 28 April 2006 |
| Reference no. | 1075712 |
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The Severn Street Synagogue is a former Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 60 Severn Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, in the United Kingdom. The congregation was founded in 1809 and worshiped in the Ashkenazi rite until the congregation was merged into the Singers Hill Synagogue congregation in 1856.
The former synagogue building was completed in 1813 and was used until the Singers Hill Synagogue building was completed. The Severn Street property was sold to the Freemasons in 1856 and subsequently used as the Athol Masonic Hall. The building was listed as a Grade II building in 2006.[2][3]
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