Synagogue (Bern)

Bern synagogue

The synagogue of Bern was built from 1905 in the so-called Moorish style and was inaugurated by Rabbi Martin Littmann (1864–1945) on September 10, 1906 in the presence of delegations from the larger sister communities, the authorities, the city clergy, the civic council and the University of Bern . It was created according to plans by Eduard Rybi , who, together with Ernst Salchli , also designed St. Ursula's Church .

The next day, Federal President Ludwig Forrer expressed his regret in a handwritten letter that he was unable to attend the inauguration.

After the Jews were expelled from Bern in the late Middle Ages , the first synagogue of the modern age was set up in Zeughausgasse around 1812 , later moved to Aarbergergasse 22 and in 1855 to Genfergasse 11 . Today's synagogue in Bern is located at Kapellenstrasse 2.

In 1971, the building was expanded to include a community hall by architect Alfred Bürki , which was attached to the synagogue .