Great Synagogue (Copenhagen)
Great Synagogue | |
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![]() The Great Synagogue in 2009 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
Location | |
Location | Krystalgade 12, Copenhagen |
Country | Denmark |
Location of the synagogue in Copenhagen | |
Geographic coordinates | 55°40′52″N 12°34′24″E / 55.68112°N 12.57346°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Gustav Friedrich Hetsch |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
Style | |
Date established | 17th century (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1833 |
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The Great Synagogue is an
History
Arrival of Jews into Denmark
Jews arrived into Denmark from 1622 when they were invited into the country by Denmark's king.
Architecture
Construction of the Great Synagogue was completed in 1833.[4] It was designed by Danish architect Gustav Friedrich Hetsch.[4] The synagogue was designed with the Neoclassical style in mind, which is demonstrated through the building's simplistic design.[4] The interior of the building, however, has designs that are from the Egyptian Revival style.[4] This style works to help give the synagogue a more Eastern European feel rather than the traditional Northern European feel.[4]
World War II
During World War II, the Torah scrolls of the synagogue were hidden at the Trinitatis Church and were returned to the synagogue after the war.[citation needed]
Terrorist attacks
1985
On 22 July 1985, the synagogue was struck by a bomb placed by Palestinian terrorists. While no people were injured in the attack on the synagogue, a second bomb placed by the same group destroyed the Copenhagen offices of the American
2015
A shooting occurred outside the synagogue on 15 February 2015, killing a
See also
References
- Muir Appelbaum, Diana(2012). "Jewish Identity and Egyptian Revival Architecture". Journal of Jewish Identities. 5 (2): 7.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Great Synagogue". Synagogues360. Israel: ANU Museum. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Copenhagen - jewish heritage, history, synagogues, museums, areas and sites to visit". JGuide Europe. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "The Great Synagogue – Synagogues360". synagogues-360.anumuseum.org.il. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "27 Injured in 3 Terrorist Explosions in Copenhagen". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. July 22, 1985. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- Tidningarnas Telegrambyrå. April 16, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ "Copenhagen hit by second deadly shooting". BBC News. February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ "Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue: Danish police". Reuters. February 14, 2015.
- ^ Ritter, Karl; Adamson, Thomas; Olsen, Jan M. "Denmark on edge as 2nd shooting within hours rocks capital". Associated Press. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ Stender Pedersen, Mette; Krogh Andersen, Peter (February 15, 2015). "Skudoffer ved københavnsk synagoge var en ung jøde" [Copenhagen Synagogue shooting victim was a young Jew]. DR Nyheder (in Danish). Danmarks Radio (DR). Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Copenhagen Synagogue Shooting Follows Deadly Cafe Attack". Tablet Magazine. February 15, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
Further reading
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- "Synagogue". Encyclopaedia Judaica. Jerusalem: Keter. 965-07-0250-4.