Biella Synagogue

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Biella Synagogue
Italian: Sinagoga di Biella
Religion
Affiliation Judaism
Rite Italian rite
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Synagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationVicolo del Bellone 3, Biella, Piedmont
Country Italy
Piemonte relief location map.jpg
Red pog.svg
Location of the synagogue in Piedmont
Geographic coordinates 45°33′56″N8°02′42″E / 45.565491°N 8.045117°E / 45.565491; 8.045117
Architecture
Type Synagogue architecture
Style Baroque
Completed1780
Materials Stone
[1]

The Biella Synagogue (Italian : Sinagoga di Biella) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, that is located at Vicolo del Bellone 3, in Biella, Piedmont, Italy. The synagogue was completed in 1780. [1]

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History

The synagogue occupies the top floor of a medieval house at Vicolo del Bellone 3, in the heart of the historic Jewish quarter. It is a modestly sized, rectangular room with Baroque decoration, a central bimah and an ornate, seventeenth century, baroque Torah Ark. [2]

The synagogue possesses the oldest known Torah scroll still in use which dates to the 13th century. [3]

In 2009 a 350,000 euro restoration, overseen by the Jewish community in Vercelli and funded from the Piedmont Region and by donations from a number of sources, including a local bank, completed the repair of the roof, and restoration of the Torah Ark, women's gallery and interior. Further restoration work is planned. [2]

The Biella Synagogue is one of about sixteen that survive in Piedmont, including the Synagogue of Casale Monferrato and the Vercelli Synagogue. [2]

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References

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  3. Chamberlain, Samuel (March 31, 2021). "Turkish police seize apparent ancient Torah scroll during car search". The New York Post. Retrieved April 2, 2021.