Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku
| Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 171 Dilara Aliyeva Street, Baku |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
  Location in Azerbaijan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°22′32″N 49°50′16″E / 40.3756°N 49.8378°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Alexander Harber (2003) |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Jerusalem architecture |
| Completed |
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| Materials | White stone |
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Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku is a synagogue, located at 171 Dilara Aliyeva Street, in Baku, Azerbaijan.[3] The synagogue caters for Ashkenazi and Georgian Jews.
History
[edit]In 1946, a building of former depot of the civil defense on the corner of Korganov (now Rasul Rza) and Pervomayskaya (now Dilara Aliyeva) Streets in a semi-basement place was allocated for the present synagogue.[4] The building was repaired and re-equipped for needs of communities together with a community of Georgian Jews of Azerbaijan. Two praying halls were built there: a big one for the Ashkenazi Jews and a small one for Georgian Jews. Means were collected in the result of voluntary donations donated by Azerbaijani Jews. In 2002, it was decided to build a new building for the synagogue. Opening of the new synagogue was held on March 9, 2003.[5][1][6]
At present,[when?] Rabbi Shneor Segal, leader of Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States is the Chief Rabbi of the synagogue and the Ashkenazi community.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "New Jewish Synagogue Opens in Baku". Azerbaijan International. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "The Synagogue of Ashkenazi Jews". SYNAGOGUES IN AZERBAIJAN. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Синагога ашкеназских евреев".
- ^ "Евреи Баку". Наш Баку.
- ^ "В Баку открыта новая синагога ашкеназских (европейских) и грузинских евреев".
- ^ "Synagogues".
- ^ "Report: Iranian plot on Israeli rabbis foiled in Azerbaijan". The Washington Times. 24 January 2012.
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