Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku

Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku is a synagogue in Baku. It is located in the center of the city.[2]

Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
Year consecrated2003
Location
LocationBaku, Azerbaijan
Architecture
Architect(s)A.Harber
TypeSynagogue
Completed1946

History

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.[3] 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.[4][1][5]

At present, Shneor Segal is the Rabbi of the synagogue.[6]

References
  1. "New Jewish Synagogue Opens in Baku". Azerbaijan International. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  2. "Синагога ашкеназских евреев".
  3. "Евреи Баку". Наш Баку.
  4. "В Баку открыта новая синагога ашкеназских (европейских) и грузинских евреев".
  5. "Synagogues".
  6. "Report: Iranian plot on Israeli rabbis foiled in Azerbaijan". The Washington Times.

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