The Frankel Leo Street Synagogue (Hungarian: Frankel Leó utcai zsinagóga) or Újlaki Synagogue, is a Neolog Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 49 Frankel Leo Street, in Újpest, on the Buda side of the 2nd district of Budapest, Hungary. The congregation worships in the Ashkenazi rite.[2]
| Frankel Leo Street Synagogue | |
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Hungarian: Frankel Leó utcai zsinagóga | |
 An aerial view of the synagogue in 2010 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Neolog Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Tamas Vero |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 49 Frankel Leo Street, Újpest, Buda, 2nd district, Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
  Location of the synagogue in Budapest | |
| Geographic coordinates | 47°31′18″N 19°02′14″E / 47.5216°N 19.0372°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | 1888:
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| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| General contractor | Gyula Wellisch |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 400 worshippers |
| Materials | Brick |
| Website | |
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History
editThe synagogue was built in 1888. In the 1920s a block building was built around it to protect it and to serve as a community building. During World War II, the synagogue was used as a stable and the residents were all killed. Today the Jewish community owns only one apartment in the building and gentiles live in the building. There is a memorial in the yard with the names of the Jewish families who were deported from the house in 1944.[3]
Community
editThere is a vibrant Jewish community life in the Frankel synagogue, included Family Kabalat Shabbat, Sunday School, adult educational programs, BBYO youth movement for teens, holiday celebrations and cultural events serve the needs of the members. About 350 young families and 150 elders belong to the community.[4]
Gallery
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Synagogue interior -
Blessing the children
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Újlaki (Frankel Leó) Synagogue in Budapest". Historic synagogues of Europe. Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. n.d. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Who we are?". Frankel Synagogue Budapest.[self-published source?]
- ^ "The foundation stone of the synagogue in Újlak was laid 135 years ago". PestBuda. October 16, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Gruber, Ruth Ellen (May 8, 2012). "Young families bringing new life to Budapest synagogues". The Times of Israel. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
External links
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