Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel

The Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel, also known as the Synagogue de la Roquette, is a historic synagogue in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was built in 1962 for Jews who emigrated to France from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia as a result of decolonization.[1][2] It was designed by architects Alexandre Persitz and Arthur-Georges Héaume in the Modernist style. It was named in memory of Isaac Abravanel.[1]

Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
Location
Location84-86 rue de la Roquette, Paris, France
Architecture
Architect(s)Alexandre Persitz
Arthur-Georges Héaume
Completed1962

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Isaac Abravanel (Synagogue de la Roquette)". Observatoire du Patrimoine Religieux. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  2. ^ de Sauto, Martine (November 22, 2013). "Le quotidien d'une synagogue". La Croix. Retrieved November 4, 2016.

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