Synagogue (Delft)
The synagogue in Delft , a Dutch city in the province of South Holland , was built in 1861/62. The synagogue at Koornmarkt 12 is a protected architectural monument .
history
In 1821 a Jewish community was founded in Delft , which never more than 200 people. In 1840 a Jewish school and a Jewish cemetery were established .
The synagogue, built in neoclassical style, was inaugurated in 1862 . The synagogue has been preserved despite the destruction during the Second World War . It has been renovated and is available for religious and cultural events.
Web links
Commons : Synagogue - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Synagogue website (Dutch, English, French)
- OJG Klal Israël (Dutch, English, Hebrew)
Coordinates: 52 ° 0 ′ 31 ″ N , 4 ° 21 ′ 35 ″ E