On a large corner lot, entered from Northumberland Street or Legh Street, the Machzikei Hadass shul hums with activity. Some of those most active in this venture would later form the core of the Machzikei Hadass community, too. When the Machzikei Hadass group wanted to build their own mikveh, for example, the local council refused planning permission. But after a sustained battle, the Machzikei Hadass group got their way, first attaining a license for their own shechitah, and years later setting up a butcher shop that only sold Machzikei Hadass meat. Surprisingly, perhaps for a breakaway from the Anglo establishment, the Machzikei Hadass group actually received support from Chief Rabbi Israel Brodie.