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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
More Photographs From Szeged
Barbara already gave extensive information so I will only add some pictures.
The Leo Frankel Synagogue in Buda
This past Shabbes, we visited the Neolog Leo Frankel Shul near the western banks of Budapest, also known as Buda. Not only was it closest to where we were staying, but also some dear friends recommended it to us warmly. And indeed we were welcomed graciously and took part in the tefillah. Women sit separately […]
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 […]
Leo Frankel Synagoge — A Courtyard Well Used
Not many synagogues are located on the Buda side. The Leo Frankel is one of the few. Built in the 1880s, the surrounding building was added in the 1920s. The synagogue is a wonderful example of Neogothic style, especially the windows. Source: Wikipedia
Budapest is awesome
I did not know where to start, so much to draw would be here. I have to come back to do more drawings… But more than this one synagogue I did not manage. But what a great place! It is the Sasz-Chevra Orthodox Grand Synagogue. Located in the „Jewish quarter“ in Pest in Kacinzky Street. […]
Žilina’s Neolog Art Center and Orthodox Shil
When the Neolog movement spread throughout Hungary and related territories in the 2nd half of the 19th century, the Jewish community of Žilina adopted the new ideas and left the old ways behind. Only a small number of jews stayed faithful to Orthodox judaism. They broke away and formed their own community. Then came the […]