Great Synagogue (Berehove)

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Great Synagogue
Berehovo (Beregszasz) Great synagogue.jpg
The former synagogue, c.1900
Religion
Affiliation Orthodox Judaism (former)
Rite Nusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organizational status
Status
  • Abandoned (as a synagogue);
  • Repurposed (as a theater and cultural center)
Location
Location Berehove, Zakarpattia Oblast
Country Ukraine
Reliefkarte Ukraine 2022.png
Red pog.svg
Location of the former syanguge in Ukraine
Geographic coordinates 48°12′23.40″N22°38′29.94″E / 48.2065000°N 22.6416500°E / 48.2065000; 22.6416500
Architecture
Completedc.1890s
Materials Brick

The Great Synagoge is a former Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located in Berehove, in the Zakarpattia Oblast of Ukraine. The former synagogue was completed in the late 19th century [1] and the congregation worshipped in the Ashkenazi rite.

Contents

The building has been used as a theater and cultural center since 1959.

History

It was not destroyed during World War II and used as a synagogue until 1959, when it was confiscated by the Soviet authorities. The interior was converted into a theatre and cultural centre. [2] A concrete shell was built around the building; though the original building was kept intact, it could no longer be seen. [3] Today[ when? ] the facade of it is covered with a huge drapery, showing a picture of the original facade.

In 2022 it was announced that the shell would be dismantled and the facade of the synagogue restored. A completion date of late 2024 was estimated. [4] [5]

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References

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  4. "Ukraine: Joint Hungarian-Ukrainian project will remove Soviet-era concrete shell and renovate former Great Synagogue of Beregszász/Berehove". Jewish Heritage Europe. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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