Plaque

Rabbi Hertz

Erection date: 12/3/1996

Inscription

Dr J. H. Hertz CH, 1872 - 1946, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, lived here, 1913 - 1946.
City of Westminster
The United Synagogue 

Site: Rabbi Hertz (1 memorial)

NW8, Hamilton Terrace, 103

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Rabbi Hertz

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Dr Joseph Herman Hertz

Chief Rabbi of the British Empire.  Born Slovakia, then part of Hungary.  Whe...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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