The Hekhal Haness Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת היכל הנס) is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Geneva, in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The largest synagogue in Geneva, the synagogue was severely damaged by a fire on May 24, 2007,[2] attributed to arson.[3]
| Hekhal Haness Synagogue | |
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Hebrew: בית הכנסת היכל הנס | |
 The synagogue in 2015 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Sefard |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Ownership | Communauté Israélite de Genève |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Route de Malagnou 54TER, 1208 Geneva, Canton of Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
  Location of the synagogue in the Canton of Geneva | |
| Geographic coordinates | 46°11′47″N 6°09′52″E / 46.1963°N 6.1644°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) |
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| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Modernist |
| Funded by | Nessim Gaon |
| Groundbreaking | 1970 |
| Completed | 1972 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,200 worshipers |
| Materials | Concrete |
| Website | |
| hekhalhaness | |
| [1] | |
The synagogue was funded by Nessim Gaon, a Swiss businessman.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Hekhal Haness Synagogue in Geneva". 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.
- ^ "Police suspect Geneva synagogue fire to be criminal". European Jewish Press. May 24, 2007. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2007.
- ^ a b "Switzerland: Geneva Synagogue Fire Termed Arson". New York Times. Agence France-Presse. June 2, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
External links
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Media related to Centre Hekhal Haness (Genève) at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in French)
- "Communauté Israélite de Genève". (in French)
- Ross, Erik (November 9, 2022). "Blog: Antisemitism and Europe's God problem". The Times of Israel. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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