Malbim Synagogue

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Malbim Synagogue
Malbim Synagogue, named after Rabbi Meir Leibish Malbim (1809-1879), on 4 Strada Bravilor, in Bucharest, January 1941.jpg
The former synagogue façade, in 1941
Religion
Affiliation Judaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Synagogue (1864–1987)
StatusDemolished
Location
Location4 Strada Bravilor, Bucharest
Country Romania
Architecture
Type Synagogue architecture
Completed1864
Demolished1987
Materials Brick

The Malbim Synagogue was a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 4 Strada Bravilor, in Bucharest, Romania. The synagogue was completed in 1864 and demolished in 1987. [1]

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History

The synagogue was built in 1864 upon the initiative of head rabbi Meir Leibush Wisser and reconstructed in 1912. [2] The building was named after Rabbi Meir Leibish Malbim (1809-1879), being Chief Rabbi of Bucharest and Romania (1858-1864). [3]

The building was devastated by the far-right Legionaries in 1941. The synagogue was rebuilt after World War II; however, in 1987, along with the Spanish Small Temple, the building was demolished to make room for the Union Boulevard in Bucharest.

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References

  1. ↑ Sfetcu, Nicolae (2015). "Sinagogi în București". Ghid turistic București [Bucharest Tourist Guide: Pocket Edition] (in Romanian) – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ "The Lost Synagogues of Bucharest". Radio Romania International.
  3. ↑ "JEWS IN ROMANIA". Bucharestian. January 24, 2010.

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