Synagogue des Tournelles

The Synagogue des Tournelles (French: Synagogue de la rue des Tournelles) is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in the Marais district of Paris.[1] It was dedicated on 15 September 1876, which coincided with Jewish New Year celebrations in the month of Tishri.

Interior (2006)
Synagogue des Tournelles (2021)

The synagogue is built in Roman-Byzantine style,[1] and has been described as an architectural gem.[2] The internal metallic framework is visible and was created by architect Gustave Eiffel.[3]

The original congregation was mostly French Jews from the Alsace and Lorraine regions of eastern France. They were joined later by immigrants from Poland, Russia, and other countries of central Europe.[3]

In 1941, the synagogue was attacked as one of Paris synagogue attacks planned by the far-right Revolutionary Social Movement.[3]

References
  1. Manon C. (12 April 2021). "The Synagogue des Tournelles in Paris". Sortir A Paris. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  2. "WATCH: A Walk in the Marais, the Jewish Heart of Paris". Haaretz. Tel Aviv: Schocken. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  3. "Synagogue des Tournelles". Synatournelles. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

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