Leeds New Central Vilna Synagogue Leeds, West Yorkshire
	Created 18 September 2005 Latest revision or update: 28 December 2011 Congregation Data Name: Leeds New Central Vilna Synagogue Addresses: 7A Stainburn Parade, Leeds LS 17 8AN, previously (from 1959) 245 Harrogate Street, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6PA and Wintoun Street) Brief History: 1955 - Formed upon merger of Leeds New Central Synagogue and Vilna Synagogue, and initially two separate synagogue buildings were maintained, at Wintoun Street and at Harrogate Road About 1973 - Single synagogue building at 245 Harrogate Road. About 1982 - Incorporates Psalms of David and Talmud Synagogue. About 1982 - Joins with new synagogue - Etz Chaim Synagogue, but they each maintain own building, the New Central Vilna Synagogue being at 245 Harrogate Road and Etz Chaim Synagogue at 411 Harrogate Road. 1991 - Synagogue in Harrogate Road sold and congregation moves to 7A Stainburn Parade (and no longer styles itself as incorporating the Psalms of David and Talmud  Synagogue) About 1994 - Closes (incorporated into Etz Chaim Synagogue)  Current Status: Closed. Ritual: Ashkenazi Orthodox   Leeds Community Explanation of Terms Used

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