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Synagogue Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Rich History

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Africa Johannesburg Synagogue and Telephone Exchange

Africa Johannesburg Synagogue and Telephone Exchange pre-1900

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Modern Synagogue of the Jews

Modern Synagogue of the Jews Date: 1841

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Exterior of Old House Formerly, Leadenhall Street, London

Exterior of Old House Formerly, Leadenhall Street, London

Background imageSynagogue Collection: 3671023

3671023

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Reading the Book of Esther, 1907-09 (oil on canvas)

Reading the Book of Esther, 1907-09 (oil on canvas)
2629447 Reading the Book of Esther, 1907-09 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 110x129 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jesus at the Synagogue (Temple), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 I

Jesus at the Synagogue (Temple), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 I
3665350 Jesus at the Synagogue (Temple), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 I by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus at the Synagogue (Temple), Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Day of Atonement / Yom Kippur

Day of Atonement / Yom Kippur
3782709 Day of Atonement / Yom Kippur; (add.info.: Day of Atonement / Yom Kippur. Prayers in New York on Lower East Side synagogue c. 1900 Men wearing prayer shawls)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Synagogue in Prague, early 1900s (postcard)

Synagogue in Prague, early 1900s (postcard)
3924093 Synagogue in Prague, early 1900s (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Synagogue in Prague. Franz-Josefs-Jubilaums-Synagoge)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Allegorical figure of the Synagogue, from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel)

Allegorical figure of the Synagogue, from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel)
489938 Allegorical figure of the Synagogue, from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Synagogue in France, c. 1820 (engraving)

Synagogue in France, c. 1820 (engraving)
1788333 Synagogue in France, c. 1820 (engraving) by Ferrario, Giulio (1767-1847); (add.info.: inside view of a synagogue in France c)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Polyptych of the Dormition of the Virgin, detail of Jesus with the Doctors (tempera on panel)

Polyptych of the Dormition of the Virgin, detail of Jesus with the Doctors (tempera on panel)
885029 Polyptych of the Dormition of the Virgin, detail of Jesus with the Doctors (tempera on panel) by Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco (fl.1360-83); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Capernaum Arch

Capernaum Arch
A scalloped piece of architecture from the doorway of the ancient synagogue at Capernaum in Galilee, circa 1930. (Photo by Chalil Raad/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Penitence of the German Jews in their Synagogue, flogging at Yom Kippur

The Penitence of the German Jews in their Synagogue, flogging at Yom Kippur
ELD5037412 The Penitence of the German Jews in their Synagogue, flogging at Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement - The scene probably takes place in Amsterdam

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Fol. 81r Jesus Cures an Invalid on the Sabbath (vellum)

Fol. 81r Jesus Cures an Invalid on the Sabbath (vellum)
ALI142366 Fol.81r Jesus Cures an Invalid on the Sabbath (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Entrance to the Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908-1912 (photo)

Entrance to the Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908-1912 (photo)
7268869 Entrance to the Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908-1912 (photo) by Berlam, Arduino (1888-1946); (add.info.: (Tempio Israelitico di Trieste, built under Austrian rule, 1908 - 1912)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908 - 1912 (photo)

The Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908 - 1912 (photo)
7268865 The Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908 - 1912 (photo) by Berlam, Arduino (1888-1946); (add.info.: (Tempio Israelitico di Trieste, built under Austrian rule, 1908 - 1912)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The firing and sacking of the Synagogue (engraving)

The firing and sacking of the Synagogue (engraving)
603952 The firing and sacking of the Synagogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Installation of Lazard Isidor as Chief Rabbi of France in 1867 at the Synagogue of the Rue

Installation of Lazard Isidor as Chief Rabbi of France in 1867 at the Synagogue of the Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth in
695030 Installation of Lazard Isidor as Chief Rabbi of France in 1867 at the Synagogue of the Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth in Paris (litho) by French School

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c. 1880 (colour engraving)

Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c. 1880 (colour engraving)
1730126 Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c.1880 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris : synagogue (" rue de la Victoire" ), engraving, c. 1880)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: DDE-90029052

DDE-90029052
Bulgaria, Port city of Vidin along the Danube River. Ruins of Jewish Synagogue, c. 1894. Date: 18/01/2006

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Old New Synagogue and the Jewish Town-Hall, Prague, 1910 (drawing)

The Old New Synagogue and the Jewish Town-Hall, Prague, 1910 (drawing)
5931372 The Old New Synagogue and the Jewish Town-Hall, Prague, 1910 (drawing) by Minarik, Jan (1862-1937); Jewish Museum, Prague

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Great Day of Atonement, the Scene at a Synagogue (litho)

The Great Day of Atonement, the Scene at a Synagogue (litho)
1597965 The Great Day of Atonement, the Scene at a Synagogue (litho) by Snowman, Isaac (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Day of Atonement, the Scene at a Synagogue)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Carrying the Law, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Carrying the Law, 1907 (oil on canvas)
1128507 Carrying the Law, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 92x84.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jerusalem, Jews going to Synagogue (b / w photo)

Jerusalem, Jews going to Synagogue (b / w photo)
5991089 Jerusalem, Jews going to Synagogue (b/w photo) by Grober, Karl (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, Jews going to Synagogue)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jubilee service at the West London Synagogue of British Jews (litho)

Jubilee service at the West London Synagogue of British Jews (litho)
6014287 Jubilee service at the West London Synagogue of British Jews (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Synagogue in Palestine (Judea) - in 'The Old and Modern Costume'by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820

Synagogue in Palestine (Judea) - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820
LSE4107847 Synagogue in Palestine (Judea) - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Cloisters Cross, c. 1150-60 (walrus ivory)

The Cloisters Cross, c. 1150-60 (walrus ivory)
5667145 The Cloisters Cross, c.1150-60 (walrus ivory) by English School, (12th century); 57.5x36.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Hebrew prophets surround the central)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Cyrus at the temple engraving 1870

Cyrus at the temple engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Buyers and sellers driven out of the temple 1870

Buyers and sellers driven out of the temple 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Heliodorus punishment at the temple 1883

Heliodorus punishment at the temple 1883
Bible Scenes and Stories for Young People (McCready Harris) - Illustrated by Gustave Dore - Published By O.M. Dunham 1883

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jesus in the synagogue

Jesus in the synagogue
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Paul preaches

Paul preaches
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageSynagogue Collection: La construction du temple de Salomon - The Building of the Temple of Solomon

La construction du temple de Salomon - The Building of the Temple of Solomon
FIA5404615 La construction du temple de Salomon - The Building of the Temple of Solomon. Illustration in Flavius Josephus " Antiquities of the Jews" (Antiquitatum Iudaicarum) par Fouquet

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Our Lord in the Synagogue (colour litho)

Our Lord in the Synagogue (colour litho)
7151614 Our Lord in the Synagogue (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Lord in the Synagogue)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Wiesbaden: Synagoge (litho)

Wiesbaden: Synagoge (litho)
7200251 Wiesbaden: Synagoge (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Synagoge. Illustration for Souvenir von Wiesbaden (np, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interieur de la Nouvelle Synagogue de la Rue des Tournelles (engraving)

Interieur de la Nouvelle Synagogue de la Rue des Tournelles (engraving)
7157969 Interieur de la Nouvelle Synagogue de la Rue des Tournelles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Old Testament stories: offering the First Fruits (chromolitho)

Old Testament stories: offering the First Fruits (chromolitho)
7157144 Old Testament stories: offering the First Fruits (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Testament stories: offering the First Fruits)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Christian Church; The Synagogoue (engraving)

The Christian Church; The Synagogoue (engraving)
7182230 The Christian Church; The Synagogoue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christian Church; The Synagogoue)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Polish Jews at prayer in their synagogue (engraving)

Polish Jews at prayer in their synagogue (engraving)
7161010 Polish Jews at prayer in their synagogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish Jews at prayer in their synagogue)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Karlsbad / Carlsbad / Karlovy Vary: Synagoge

Karlsbad / Carlsbad / Karlovy Vary: Synagoge
7191514 Karlsbad / Carlsbad / Karlovy Vary: Synagoge by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Synagoge. Illustration for Album von Karlsbad (np, c 1890)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Synagogue; Synagoge (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Synagogue; Synagoge (engraving)
7197643 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Synagogue; Synagoge (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Synagogue; Synagoge)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur

Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur
FIA5372223 Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur by Gottlieb, Maurycy (1856-79); Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel; (add.info.: Judaisme : fete de Yom Kippour)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Vue de la Synagogue de Paris (engraving)

Vue de la Synagogue de Paris (engraving)
7179601 Vue de la Synagogue de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de la Synagogue de Paris)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Scenes from Wiesbaden, Germany (engraving)

Scenes from Wiesbaden, Germany (engraving)
7157373 Scenes from Wiesbaden, Germany (engraving) by Cronau, Rudolf (b.1855) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Wiesbaden, Germany)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Left Wing of an Altarpiece with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c

Left Wing of an Altarpiece with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c
6867072 Left Wing of an Altarpiece with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c.1510-20 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; 113.5A--82 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; out of copyright

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Synagogue, 1725 / 35. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Synagogue, 1725 / 35. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Synagogue, 1725/35. [Religious service inside a Jewish place of worship]

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interior of the Tomar Synagogue. Tomar. Portugal

Interior of the Tomar Synagogue. Tomar. Portugal
7135912 Interior of the Tomar Synagogue. Tomar. Portugal.; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright




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"Exploring the Rich History and Artistry of Synagogues Around the World" From the teachings of Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer to the stunning Talmud artwork in Hertzliya synagogue, synagogues have been a focal point for Jewish communities throughout history. In Hertzliya, Israel, one can marvel at the intricate mosaic depicting zodiac signs at Beit Alpha Synagogue, dating back to the 6th century. Artistic representations also extend beyond ancient times. "The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1879, captures a significant biblical event within synagogue walls. Meanwhile, stained-glass windows like those found in Bucharest's Tailors Synagogue showcase Star of David motifs that illuminate with vibrant colors, and are not limited to any particular region; they can be found worldwide. Trieste's Jewish Synagogue stands as a testament to Italy's rich Jewish heritage while Sofia Synagogue in Bulgaria proudly holds its title as Europe's second-largest Sephardic synagogue since its construction in 1909. Even hospitals pay homage to Judaism through their synagogues. The Hadassah hospital features stained glass windows depicting the Tribes of Israel—a beautiful fusion of faith and healing. Similarly, Vienna's Stadttempel Synagogue boasts a sacred Ark curtain that adds reverence and beauty to its space. Across continents lies Eldrige Street Synagogue in Manhattan—a symbol of Jewish immigration and resilience in America—where visitors can admire exquisite stained glass windows portraying scenes from Jewish life. In Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, even doors hold significance within synagogues' architectural grandeur—an invitation into spiritual sanctuaries where prayers echo through time. Whether it is exploring historical figures like Baal Shem Tov or admiring breathtaking artworks such as mosaic masterpieces or stained glass wonders—the world of synagogues offers us glimpses into centuries-old traditions and unwavering faith.