Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay

Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community
Spanish: Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
LeadershipChief Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz
StatusActive
Location
LocationCentro, Montevideo
CountryUruguay
Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay is located in Montevideo
Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay
Location of the synagogue in Montevideo
Geographic coordinates34°54′32″S 56°11′33″W / 34.9089°S 56.1926°W / -34.9089; -56.1926
Architecture
Date establishedc. 1980 (as a congregation)
Completed1981
Website
kehila.org.uy

The Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community (Spanish: Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the Centro neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]

Overview

The Ashkenazi Jewish community settled in Montevideo in the first decades of the 20th century. This temple opened its doors in 1981.[2] The services are conducted by Chief Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Synagogues in Uruguay". Maven. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  2. ^ "Kehilá". Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community (in Spanish). Retrieved March 31, 2013.[self-published source?]
  3. ^ "Semanario Hebreo". Semanario Hebreo (in Spanish).