Synagogue of La Chaux-de-Fonds

Synagogue of La Chaux-de-Fonds
French: Synagogue de La Chaux-de-Fonds
The synagogue in 2008
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
OwnershipIsraelitische Kultusgemeinde Baden
StatusActive
Location
Location63 Rue du Parc, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Neuchâtel
CountrySwitzerland
Synagogue of La Chaux-de-Fonds is located in Canton of Neuchâtel
Synagogue of La Chaux-de-Fonds
Location of the synagogue in the Canton of Neuchâtel
Geographic coordinates47°06′03″N 06°49′27″E / 47.10083°N 6.82417°E / 47.10083; 6.82417
Architecture
Architect(s)Richard Kuder
TypeSynagogue architecture
Style
Date established1830s (as a congregation)
Groundbreaking1894
Completed1896
Specifications
Dome(s)One
Dome height (outer)32 m (105 ft)
MaterialsBrick
Official nameSynagogue
Reference no.3980
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The Synagogue of La Chaux-de-Fonds (French: Synagogue de La Chaux-de-Fonds) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 63 Rue du Parc, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.[2]

The synagogue was opened in 1896 and was listed among the Cultural Property of National Significance. It is also part of the La Chaux-de-Fonds 19th-century urban ensemble listed as a World Heritage Site.[3]

Architecture

The synagogue was built in a Byzantine Revival style with Romanesque Revival elements.[3][2] The cross-shaped casement is topped by a 32 m high (105 ft) cupola.[3] The interior of the building is adorned with rich paintings.[3] The organ, made by Kuhn from Männedorf, is no longer in service.[3]

History

In 1833, the Jewish community of La Chaux-de-Fonds started worshipping in a private residency.[2] A first synagogue was built in 1863 and consecrated by Rabbi Moïse Nordmann from Hégenheim, Alsace.[2]

The new synagogue was built between 1894 and 1896 by architect Richard Kuder.[4] The foundation stone of the new building was laid on June 28, 1894.[2] The synagogue was consecrated On May 13, 1896, by Rabbi Jules Wolff.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Synagogue in La Chaux-de-Fonds". Historic synagogues of Europe. Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. n.d. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Zur Geschichte der Synagoge". Alemannia Judaica (in German). Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Synagogue, La Chaux-de-Fonds". orgues-et-vitraux.ch (in French). Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "The Rue du Parc synagogue in La Chaux-de-Fonds". blog.nationalmuseum.ch. Retrieved December 22, 2020.

Bibliography

  • Epstein-Mil, Ron. Die Synagogen der Schweiz. Bauten zwischen Emanzipation, Assimilation und Akkulturation: Fotografien von Michael Richter (in German).
  • Beiträge zur Geschichte und Kultur der Juden in der Schweiz. Schriftenreihe des Schweizerischen Israelitischen Gemeindebunds. Vol. 13. Zürich: Chronos Verlag. 2008. pp. 222–227. ISBN 9783034013987.

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