No, the synagogue we visit today, is not the former synagogue of the community before 1938. because this one was destroyed. The one we visit today, was the private synagogue of Wertheimer, who was -among others- chief Rabby of Hungary. It is today part of the Jewish museum in Eisenstadt, which was founded in 1972 […]
Author Archives: Barbara Rennert
Florence
the dome of the synagogue is visible from far away. So, we knew where to head to on this really hot day in June. But we missed it and it took us detours and google maps to find it. A huge building, such huge buildings we saw only in Triest and in some places in […]
Livorno
This place is truly special. A modern Synagogue, built in 1962. nothing you would ever see anywhere. And very difficult todraw, since it is so uncommon. it would need some renovation and the building next to the synagogue is probably even in worse shape. But it is really worth coming here and visit this place, […]
Pisa
within several legal studios, not far away from court, the synagogue of Pisa is located. Visiting inside is not easy, on the Internet we read that you visit Monday and Thursday. But a sign outside the door said only Sunday. Today’s synagogue was probably built in the 18 century and renovated a few years ago.it […]
Brussels
Just for a short visit in Brussels. But my stool and drawing book is with me. Embedded in houses, the synagogue is blending in. It is quite visible, that traffic is causing damage to the fasade. all grey or black. The street is not inviting- maybe because of construction areas. Nothing much in the area […]
Pécs
The synagogue of Pécs is located today quite central: next to the shopping malls of the town. Not so much on tourist routes, but on those of locals. The synagogue was built in 1869, based on designs by Architekten Frigyes Feszl, Károly Gerster and Lipót Kauser. Today it is in fairly good shape, the ceiling has to secured by […]
Howto: Find The Synagogue
When we traveled to Romania in 2017 or Slowakia in 2020, it was still easy: go to Google Maps and search for synagogue in the area you want to visit. That has changed in 2024. When we planned this trip, it was suddenly impossible. Jewish sites where not shown. Only if you know exactly where […]
Baja — The Library
The synagogue in Baja is a beauty: a classicist building with wonderful paintings. In excellent state and with perfect use: as the local library. The synagogue was sold to the city of Baja by the Jewish community on a few conditions. It should have a cultural function, should be kept in a original state and […]
Szeged left us speechless
This synagogue is quite something. Huge. Impressive. Magnificent. Built in only 3 years and opened in 1903 it is still usable as a synagogue. I have read it is one of the largest in the world and second largest in Hungary. There is a small Jewish community in Szeged that organise a festival every year […]
Kecskemét- the most beautiful „House of Technology“
To find good use for former synagogues is not always easy. In Kescemét it is used not for music but for conferences and sciences stuff. It was built in the 1870s. Due to a change in city development (the park and boulevard was built) it was suddenly located right in the city center. Quite unusual […]