Synagogues of Europe, Northern Africa and Middle East in postcards and photographs, 1890-1950 | Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

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Title: Synagogues of Europe, Northern Africa and Middle East in postcards and photographs, 1890-1950

Predominant Dates:1930 -- 1945

ID: RG-101/RG-101

Primary Creator: Religious and tourist publication offices (1890 -- 1952)

Extent: 0.0

Languages: German, Polish, Hungarian, Hebrew, Hindi, Ukrainian, Russian, French

Abstract

A collection of postcards, photogrphs and pictures of the synagogues and houses of prayers existed from the late 19th century and before the Second World War.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Synagogues in Europe, northern Africa, Asia, and elsewhere at the end of the 19th century and in the beginning of the 20th century, were built in various embodiment of Historism. This style was popular in public building. Largely, it resembled historic style of Europe and Asia, for example neo-gothic, neo- classical style, Moorish style, as well as other neos style of East, Central, West Europe, northern Africa, and colonial styles of the British Empire.

Collection Historical Note

This collection comprises photographs, pictures, postcards and other media images of Jewish temples and synagogues.

As of present day, most of these houses of prayer and communal ghathering are gone.

Subject/Index Terms

Box and Folder Listing

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 1: RG-101.01, Synagogue, Algiers, Algeria, ca 1930

A French printed postcard depicting a synagogue in Algeria, Algeria. On the textual side it is a hand-written note with signature, 1930.

Subject/Index Terms:: Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues in Northern Africa, prewar, interwar periods, photographs; Synagogues in Algier, Algeria, French colony, interwar; Synagogues in Algeria, images; Synagogues in Algeria, postcards; Collection Ideale P.S., French printing agency, interwar; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Moorish style synagogues in French North-West Africa, interwar; Moorish style synagogues in Algeria, French colony, interwar; Algiers (Algeria); Algeria (Algeria); Algeria (France: Colony); Images, street in Algier (Algeria) in Algeria, French colony, interwar; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Alger (Algeria), Algeria, French colony, interwar; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples

Creators:: Collection Ideale P.S., French printing agency, 1930 (1930)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 2: RG-101.02, Synagogue, Oran, Algeria

A postcard, depicting the synagogue in Oran, Algeria, then French Colony, interwar

Subject/Index Terms:: Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Synagogues in Algeria, images; Synagogues in Algeria, postcards; Synagogues in Algier, Algeria, French colony, interwar; Oran (Algeria); Oran (Algeria: French Colony); Synagogues in Oran, Algeria, interwar; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Moorish style synagogues in Algeria, French colony, interwar; Moorish style synagogues in French North-West Africa, interwar; Synagogue in Oran, Algeria, moorish style, interwar; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples

Creators:: French printing agencies, interwar

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 3: RG-101.03, Synagogue, Oran, Algeria, both sides

A synagogue in moorish style in Oran, depicting on a French published postcard, interwar

Subject/Index Terms:: Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Moorish style synagogues in Algeria, French colony, interwar; Moorish style synagogues in French North-West Africa, interwar; Synagogue in Oran, Algeria, moorish style, interwar; Oran (Algeria); Oran (Algeria: French Colony); Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues in Oran, Algeria, interwar; Synagogues in Algeria, images; Synagogues in Algeria, postcards; Streets of Oran, Algeria, French Colony in North West Africa, interwar

Creators:: Levi at Neurdeim Reunis, Paris, Jewish French publishing establishment (interwar); French printing agencies, interwar

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 4: RG-101.04, Synagogue, Ballarat Hebrew Congregation Rmnant of Israel, Australia, opened in 1853

Synagogue in the city of Ballarat, province of Victoria, Australia. Watercolor. This synagouge was opened in 1853

Subject/Index Terms:: Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Australia, images; Synagogues in Australia, images; Bellarat (Victoria, Australia); Jewish community of Bellarat, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century, postcard; Jewish congregation Shearith Yisroel (Remnant of Israel) in Bellarat, state Victoria, Australia; Synagogue in Ballarat, province Victoria, Australia, opened in 1853; The Synagogue in Ballarat, Australia, image, watercolor, replica from an illuminated address, 1889; Painting of the Synagogue in Ballarat, Australia, watercolor, The Jewish Museum of Australia, 1889; Painting of the Synagogue in Ballarat, Australia, watercolor, Australian Jewish Historical Society; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Honoring Sir Benjamin, Mayor of Melbourne by Jewish Comminity of Victoria, knighthood ceremony, 1889

Creators:: Valentine Stands, Melbourne, printer (1880s)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 5: RG-101.05, Synagogue in Geelong, Australia, founed by Geelong Hebrew Congregation Shearith Yisroel in 1849

A watercolor from an illuminated address presented by the Victorian Jewish Community to Sir Benjamin Benjamin, Mayor of Melbourne in honor of his Knighthood in 1889.

This part of the illuminated plate presents a Synagogue in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The synagogue was opened in 1849.

The building is no longer used as a synagogue but currently serves as an office building.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Geelong (Victoria, Australia); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Geelong, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century, postcards; Jewish congregation Shaarith Ysroel (Remnants of Israel) in Geelong, state Victoria, Australia; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Painting in the synagogue of Geelong, Australia, watercolor, Australian Jewish Historical Society; Painting in the synagogue of Geelong, Australia, watercolor. The Jewish Museum of Australia, 1889; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogue in Geelong, state Victoria, Australia, opened in 1849; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Australia, images; The Synagogue in Geeelong, image, watercolor, replica from an illumminated adress, 1889; Honoring Sir Benjamin, Mayor of Melbourne by Jewish Comminity of Victoria, knighthood ceremony, 1889; Images, street in Geelong, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Geelong, State of Victoria, Australia, 19th century; Synagogues in Australia, images; Synagogues in Australia, postcards; Neo-Renaissance architectural style; Neo-Renaissance architectural style, in regards to synagogues

Creators:: Valentine Stands, Melbourne, printer (1880s)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 6: RG-101.06, Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, founded by East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation 'Mickvah Ysroel' in 1857

Watercolor from an illuminated address presented by the Victorian Jewish Community to Sir Benjamin Benjamin, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, in honor of his Knighthood in 1889.

This portion of the illuminated plate depicts a synagogue in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The synagogue was consecrated in September 1877.

The East Melbourne Synagogue is still in use today.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Melbourne (Australia); Honoring Sir Benjamin, Mayor of Melbourne by Jewish Comminity of Victoria, knighthood ceremony, 1889; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Australia, images; Jewish community of East Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century, postcards; Jewish congregation Mickvah Yisroel (Hope of Israel) in East Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Painting in the synagogue of Melbourne, Australia, watercolor, Australian Jewish Historical Society; Painting in the synagogue of Melbourne, Australia, watercolor, The Jewish Museum of Australia, 1889; Synagogue in East Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia, opened in 1877; Synagogues, religious temples; The Synagogue in East Melbourne, image, watercolor, replica from an illuminated address, 1889; Valentine Stands, Melbourne, printer (1880s); Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Images, street in East Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century; Photo-documents, Synagogue in East Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century; Synagogues in Australia, postcards; Synagogues in Australia, images; Neo-Renaissance architectural style; Neo-Renaissance architectural style, in regards to synagogues

Creators:: Valentine Stands, Melbourne, printer (1880s)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 7: RG-101.07, Synagogue at Bourke Street West, Melbourne Australia, founded by the congregation Shearith Yisroel, Rmnant of Israel in 1841

A watercolor from an illuminated address presented by the Victorian Jewish Community to Sir Benjamin Benjamin, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, in honor of his knighthood in 1889.

This part of the illuminated plate depicts the Synagogue at Bourke Street West, Victoria, Australia. The synagogue was opened in March 1855.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Melbourne (Australia); Honoring Sir Benjamin, Mayor of Melbourne by Jewish Comminity of Victoria, knighthood ceremony, 1889; Jewish community of Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century, postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Australia, images; Jewish congregation Shearith Yisroel (Remnant of Israel) in Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Painting in the synagogue of Melbourne, Australia, watercolor, Australian Jewish Historical Society; Painting in the synagogue of Melbourne, Australia, watercolor, The Jewish Museum of Australia, 1889; Synagogue at Bourke Street West in Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia, opened in 1855; Synagogues, religious temples; The Synagogue at Bourke St. West, Melbourne, watercolor, replica from illuminated address, 1889; Jewish congregation Shearith Yisroel (Remnant of Israel) Bourke St. West in Melbourne, Australia; Neo-Renaissance architectural style; Neo-Renaissance architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Valentine Stands, Melbourne, printer (1880s); Images, street in Melbourne, state of Victoria, Australia, 19th century; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue at Bourke Street West, Melbourne, Australia, 19th century; Synagogues in Australia, images; Synagogues in Australia, postcards

Creators:: Valentine Stands, Melbourne, printer (1880s)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 8: RG-101.08, The Great Synagogue in Sydney, Australia

A black and white image of the Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) suspended above the Ark in The Great Synagogue in Sydney, Australia.

The Great Synagogue of Sydney was opened in 1878 and was designed in the Transitional French Gothic Style which incorporates Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish Revival, and Byzantine motifs.

Subject/Index Terms:: Sydney (Australia); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Sydney, Australia, 19th century, images; Jewish congregation in Sydney, Australia; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Australia, images; The Great Synagogue, Sydney, Australia, opened in 1878; The Great Synagogue in Sydney, image, Ner Tamid (Eternal Light); Image, inscription of the Ten Commandments, The Great Synagogue, Sydney, Australia; Inscription of the Ten Commandments, synagogue interior; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Gothic architectural style; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues; Neo-Gothic architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Synagogues in Australia, images; Synagogues in Australia, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue in Sydney, Australia

Creators:: Jewish community of Sydney, Australia (late 19th century)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 9: RG-101.09, Synagogue in Anvers, Belgium

An image of the Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue) in Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium. The synagogue was designed in the Moorish Revival style by Joseph Hertog. The Hollandse Synagogue opened in 1893.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Antwerp (Belgium); Belgium (Europe); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Antwerp, Belgium, late 19th century, postcards; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Documents in French language; Document in Flemish language; Narratives in French; Narratives in Flemish language; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue) in Antwerp, Belgium, opened 1893; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), postcard; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards; Photo-documents, Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Creators:: Jewish community of Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 10: RG-101.10, Synagogue in Anvers, Belgium, side view

A black and white postcard of La Nouvelle Synagogue (The New Synagogue) in Antwerp, Belgium. Also known as the Synagogue Shomre Hadas or Hollandse Synagogue, which was designed in the eclectic architectural style by Joseph Hertog. The synagogue opened in 1893.

This image captures the side view of the Synagogue Shomre Hadas. The reverse side is addressed to an individual in Arnhem, Holland.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Antwerp (Belgium); Belgium (Europe); Documents in French language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Antwerp, Belgium, late 19th century, postcards; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Narratives in French; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), postcard; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue) in Antwerp, Belgium, opened 1893; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Arnhem, Netherlands; Document in Flemish language; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards; Photo-documents, Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium; Narratives in Flemish language

Creators:: Jewish community of Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 11: RG-101.11, Synagogue in Anvers, Belgium, view of front, back of postcard blank

A black and white postcard of the Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue) in Avers (Antwerp), Belgium. The synagogue was designed in the Eclectic architectural style by Joseph Hertog. The synagogue was opened in 1893.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Antwerp (Belgium); Belgium (Europe); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Antwerp, Belgium, late 19th century, postcards; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), postcard; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue) in Antwerp, Belgium, opened 1893; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Narratives in French; Narratives in Flemish language; Documents in French language; Document in Flemish language; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards; Photo-documents, Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Creators:: Jewish community of Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 12: RG-101.12, Synagogue in Anvers, Belgium, close-up of front, back stamped 20 Sep. 1932

On the reverse, the postcard is dated September 20, 1932.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Antwerp (Belgium); Belgium (Europe); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Antwerp, Belgium, late 19th century, postcards; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), postcard; Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue) in Antwerp, Belgium, opened 1893; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Documents in French language; Document in Flemish language; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards; Photo-documents, Synagogue Shomre Hadas (Hollandse Synagogue), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Creators:: A. Dohmen, Phototypie, Brussels, Belgium

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 13: RG-101.13, Synagogue in Brussels, Belgium, view of front with people outside

Postcard of the Great Synagogue of Brussels, known today as the Great Synagogue of Europe. The postcard depicts the front view of the synagogue with people walking on the sidewalk.

The postcard is addressed to an individual named Ida Defourneau in St. Gilles, a municipality in Brussels, Belgium.

The synangogue was opened in 1875. The Great Synagogue of Europe is still in use today.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Brussels (Belgium); Belgium (Europe); Documents in French language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Brussels, Belgium, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Narratives in French; Narratives in Flemish language; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de la Regence), opened 1875; The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de la Regence), postcard; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards; Images, street in Brussels, Belgium, 19th century; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de Regence), 19th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Brussels, Belgium (late 19th century)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 14: RG-101.14, Synagogue in Brussels, Belgium, view of front with label 'Souvenir de Bruxelles'

Postcard of the Great Synagogue of Brussels, known today as the Great Synagogue of Europe. The postcard is addressed to Madame Wallroin and the sender's written text is in French.

The synagogue opened in 1875.

The Great Synagogue of Europe is still in use today.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Belgium (Europe); Brussels (Belgium); Documents in French language; Narratives in French; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Brussels, Belgium, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Narratives in Flemish language; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de la Regence), opened 1875; The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de la Regence), postcard; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de Regence), 19th century; Images, street in Brussels, Belgium, 19th century; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards

Creators:: Ed. Nels, Bruxelles; Jewish community of Brussels, Belgium (late 19th century)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 15: RG-101.15, Synagogue in Brussels, Belgium, view of front in color

Color postcard of the Great Synagogue in Brussels, Belgium. The synagogue is designed in the Neo-Romanesque style of architcture and was opened in 1875.

The synagogue is still in use today.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Belgium (Europe); Brussels (Belgium); Documents in French language; Narratives in French; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Brussels, Belgium, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de la Regence), opened 1875; The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de la Regence), postcard; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards; Images, street in Brussels, Belgium, 19th century; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Brussels (La Synagogue Rue de Regence), 19th century; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks

Creators:: Jewish community of Brussels, Belgium (late 19th century)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 16: RG-101.16, Synagogue in Liege, Belgium, view of front, back of postcard blank

Postcard depicting the Synagogue in Liege, Belguim. The postcard in undated and blank. The synagogue opened in 1899.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in French language; Correspondence in French language; Belgium (Europe); Liege (Belgium); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Liege, Belgium, Late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belgium, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; The Synagogue in Liege, Belgium, opened 1899; The Synagogue in Liege, Belgium, postcard; Synagogues in Belgium, images; Synagogues in Belgium, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, The Synagogue in Liege, Belgium, late 19th century; Images, street in Liege, Belgium, late 19th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Liege, Belgium, Late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 17: RG-101.17, Synagogue in Brest-Litovsk, Belorussia

Image of the Synagogue in Brest-Litovsk, Belorussia (Belarus), also known as the Brest Old Great Synagogue (Di Groyseh Shul). The postcard depicts the front view of the synagogue and has handwritten text on both the front and reverse sides.

The Brest Old Great Synagogue was damaged during World War II. The building was altered and used as a cinema after the Second World War.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in German language; Narratives in German language; Brest-Litovsk (Belorussia); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Jewish community of Brest-Litovsk, Belorussia, 19th century; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Eastern Europe, images; The Brest Old Great Synagogue (Di Groyseh Shul), Belorussia, postcard; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belorussia, images; Synagogues in Belorussia, images; Synagogues in Belorussia, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Brest-Litovsk, Belorussia; Verlag fur allgemeines Wissen, Berlin publisher; Historic landmarks on postcards

Creators:: Verlag fur allgemeines Wissen, Berlin, publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 18: RG-101.18, Synagogue in Lida, Belorussia, view of marketplace and synagogue

Image of the synagogue and marktplatz (marketplace) in Lida, Belarus. The image depicts four men engaged in conversation in the marketplace's courtyard and two individuals walking in front of the marketplace's buildings. The Synagogue in Lida in visible in the background.

The text on the reverse side of the postcard is in German.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Lida (Belarus); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Documents in German language; Correspondence by postcards; Historic landmarks on postcards; Jewish community of Lida, Belarus; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belorussia, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Eastern Europe, images; Images, street in Lida, Belarus, 19th century; Images, marketplace in Lida, Belarus, 19th century; Synagogue in Lida, Belarus, postcard; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Lida, Belarus, images; Synagogues in Belorussia, postcards; M. Sluzki, Lida publisher; Synagogues in Belorussia, images

Creators:: M. Sluzki, Lida (Belarus) publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 19: RG-101.19, Synagogue in Lida, Belorussia, street view with synagogue in background

Image depicting a street in Lida, Belarus. The image captures multiple individuals walking about the street. The Synagogue in Lida is visible in the background.

Text is in German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Lida (Belarus); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Documents in German language; Jewish community of Lida, Belarus; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Belorussia, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Eastern Europe, images; Images, street in Lida, Belarus, 19th century; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Lida, Belarus, images; Synagogues in Belorussia, images

Creators:: Jewish community of Lida, Belarus

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 20: RG-101.20, Synagogue in Sarajevo, Bosnia

A colored postcard of the Sarajevo Synagogue located on the south bank of the Miljacka River in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The synagogue was opened in 1902 and was designed in the Moorish architectural style.

Text is in German and Croatian languages.

The Sarajevo Synagogue is still in use today.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe: Country); Bosnia and Herzegovina (Yugoslavia: Province); Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Documents in German language; Documents in Serbo-Croatian language; Jewish community of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, religious temples; The Sarajevo Synagogue, Bosnia-Herzegovina, postcard; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; The Sarajevo Synagogue, opened 1902; Synagogues in Bosnia, images; Synagogues in Bosnia, postcards; Photo-documents, The Sarajevo Synagogue; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Bosnia, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Eastern Europe, images; Historic landmarks on postcards; Correspondence by postcards; Verlag Albert Thier, Sarajevo Publisher

Creators:: Verlag Albert Thier, Sarajevo, publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 21: RG-101.21, Synagogue in Hong Kong, China

Watercolor image of Ohel Leah Synagogue in Hong Kong, China. The synagogue was designed by Leigh and Orange Ltd. in the Colonial architectural style with Edwardian style elements. The synagogue was erected in 1902.

The Ohel Leah Synagogue is still in use today.

Subject/Index Terms:: Hong Kong (China); Synagogues in Hong Kong, images; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Hong Kong, China, early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Colonial architectural styles; Colonial architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Edwardian architectural style; Edwardian architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, China, images; The Ohel Leah Synagogue, Hong Kong, China, opened 1902; Ohel Leah Synagogue in Hong Kong, China, image; Synagogues in China, images; Photo-documents, The Ohel Leah Synagogue, early 20th century; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues; The Ohel Leah Synagogue, Hong Kong, China, image

Creators:: Jewish community of Hong Kong, China, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 22: RG-101.22, Synagogue in Vukovar, Croatia

Postcard of the Vukovar Synagogue in Croatia. The synagogue was designed in the Neo- Romanticism and Neo-Mudejar (Moorish Revival) architectural styles. The synagogue was opened in 1889.

The synagogue was partially destroyed in 1941 and demolished in 1958.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Croatian, language; Vukovar (Croatia); Documents in German language; Documents in English language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Vukovar, Croatia, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romantic architectural style; Neo-Romantic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Croatia, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Eastern Europe, images; The Vukovar Synagogue, opened 1889; The Vukovar Synagogue, postcard, late 19th century; Synagogues in Croatia, images; Synagogues in Croatia, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, The Vukovar Synagogue

Creators:: Naklada Verlag L. II. Freund, Vukovar 1913, publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 23: RG-101.23, Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, street view with synagogue on left

Black and white postcard of the Synagogue in Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was designed by architect Vaclav Weinzettel in 1904-1905 in the Eclectic architectural style with Folk architectural elements. Image is a street view with the synagogue on the left.

The synagogue was opened in 1905.

The synagogue served its purpose until the Second World War when the Jewish population was deported from the city. After World War II, the building was used as a library. Presently, the building serves another purpose.

Text on the resverse side consists of private correspondence in the Czech language and is dated 1938.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Dobruška (Czech Republic); Hradec Králové (Czech Republic); Hradec Kralove (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Correspondence by postcards; Historic landmarks on postcards; Documents in Czech language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Folk architectural style; Folk architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Secession architectural style; Secession architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, opened 1905; Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech republic, postcard, early 20th century; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Creators:: Grafo Cuda Kolice (Czech Republic printing studio)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 24: RG-101.24, Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, color postcard with view down tree-lined street

Color postcard of the Synagogue in Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was designed by architect Vaclav Weinzettel in 1904-1905 in the Eclectic architectural style with Folk architectural elements. The image is a street view with the synagogue in the background.

The synagogue was opened in 1905. It served as a synagogue until the Second World War when the Jewish population was deported from the city. After World War II, the building was used as a library. Currently, the building is used for another purpose.

Text on the reverse side is private correspondence in the Czech language.

Postcard, undated

Subject/Index Terms:: Hradec Králové (Czech Republic); Hradec Kralove (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Correspondence by postcards; Historic landmarks on postcards; Documents in Czech language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Folk architectural style; Folk architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Secession architectural style; Secession architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, opened 1905; Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech republic, postcard, early 20th century; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Creators:: Jewish Community of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 25: RG-101.25, Synagogue in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, color postcard depicting front

Color postcard of the Karlovy Vary Synagogue or Karlsbad Synagogue in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was designed by Edwin Oels Oppler and built in 1877 in the Eclectic architectural style. The synagogue was destroyed in 1938.

The color image of the synagogue was created by Austrian artist Erwin Pendl.

The text on the reverse side is in German.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Karlovy Vary (Czechoslovakia); Karlovy Vary (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Historic landmarks on postcards; Documents in German language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Karlovy Vary Synagogue (Karlsbad Synagogue), Czech Republic, opened 1877; Karlovy Vary Synagogue (Karlsbad Synagogue), Czech Republic, postcard, late 19th century; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Karlovy Vary Synagogue, Czech Republic (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Erwin Pendl, Austrian artist; Druck n. Verlag von Ed. Strache, Warusdorf (Printing agency)

Creators:: Erwin Pendl, Austrian artist; Druck n. Verlag von Ed. Strache, Warusdorf (Printing agency)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 26: RG-101.26, Synagogue in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, view of front and side

Color postcard depicting the front view of the Karlovy Vary Synagogue in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was designed in the Eclectic architectural style by Edwin Oels Oppler and was built in 1877. The synagogue was destroyed in 1938.

Text is in Czech and German languages.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Karlovy Vary (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Karlovy Vary (Czechoslovakia); Historic landmarks on postcards; Documents in German language; Documents in Czech language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Karlovy Vary Synagogue (Karlsbad Synagogue), Czech Republic, opened 1877; Karlovy Vary Synagogue (Karlsbad Synagogue), Czech Republic, postcard, late 19th century; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Karlovy Vary Synagogue, Czech Republic (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Bruck and Sohn, printers, Meissen, Germany

Creators:: Bruck and Sohn, printers, Meissen, Germany

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 27: RG-101.27, Synagogue in Liberec, Czech Republic

Color postcard of Reichenberg Altstadter (city square with a cafe, post, and synagogue). The synagogue depicted in the background is the Synagogue Reichenberg, or former Synagogue in Liberec, in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was designed by Carl Konig in the Neo-Renaissance architectural style and was dedicated in 1889. The synagogue was destroyed in 1938.

The text on the reverse side is in Czech, German, and French languages.

The postcard is adressed to Fraulen Marianne Eisenkirchner in Austria.

Postcard, 1904

Subject/Index Terms:: Liberec (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Liberec (Czech Republic); Historic landmarks on postcards; Documents in German language; Documents in French language; Documents in Czech language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Liberec, Czech Republic, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Renaissance architectural style; Neo-Renaissance architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; The Synagogue Reichenberg (former synagogue in Liberec), Czech Republic, opened 1889; The Synagogue Reichenberg (former synagogue in Librec), Czech Republic, postcard, early 20th century; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, Synagogue Reichenberg (former synagogue in Liberec), Czech Republic; Reinicke and Rubin, Magdeburg 1904 (German publishing agency)

Creators:: Reinicke and Rubin, Magdeburg 1904 (German publishing agency)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 28: RG-101.28, Synagogue in Olomouc, Czech Republic

Postcard of the Olomouc Synagogue in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was designed in the Eclectic architectural style by Austrain architect Jakob Gartner.

The synagogue opened in 1897 and was destroyed in March of 1939.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in German language; Historic landmarks on postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Olomouc, Czech Republic, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Olomouc (Czech Republic); Olomouc, Czech Republic (Austro-Hungarian Empire); Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romantic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Olomouc Synagogue, Czech Republic; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; Olomouc Synagogue, Czech Republic, opened 1897; Olomouc Synagogue, Czech Republic, postcard, late 19th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Olomouc, Czech Republic, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 29: RG-101.29, Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, black and white street view

Black and white postcard depicting the street view of the Great Synagogue in Plzen (Pilsen) located in the Czech Republic. The synagogue opened in 1892. The Great Synagogue in Plzen is still in use today.

The reverse side contains personal correspondence in the Czech language.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in Czech language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Plzen (Pilsen), Czech Republic, late 19th century; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romantic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, opened 1892; The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, postcard, late 19th century; Plzen (Czech Republic); Pilsen (Czech Republic)

Creators:: Foto-Fon (Publishing agency)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 30: RG-101.30, Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, color illustration of street outside synagogue

Color illustration of the street view of the Great Synagogue in Plzen (Pilsen) located in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was opened in 1892. The synagogue is still in use today.

Text on the reverse side in is the Czech Language.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in Czech language; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Plzen (Pilsen), Czech Republic, late 19th century; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic; Pilsen (Czechoslovakia); Plzen (Czechoslovakia); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, opened 1892; The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, postcard, late 19th century; Images, street in Plzen, Czech Republic, 19th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Plzen, Czech Republic, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 31: RG-101.31, Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, front view with people walking along street

Postcard capturing the street view of the Great Synagogue in Plzen located in the Czech Republic. People are seen walking along the street with the synagogue on the right side of the street.

The synagogue was opened in 1892 and is still in use today.

Text is in the Czech language.

Reverse side contains personal correspondence.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Pilsen (Czech Republic); Plzen (Czech Republic); Documents in Czech language; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Plzen (Pilsen), Czech Republic, late 19th century; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, opened 1892; The Great Synagogue in Plzen, Czech Republic, postcard, late 19th century; Images, street in Plzen, Czech Republic, 19th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Plzen, Czech Republic, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 32: RG-101.32, Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, Altneuschul, street view

Image of the street view of the Old New Synagogue or Altneuschul located in Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic). The synagogue is Europe's oldest active synagogue, as well as its oldest survivng medieval synagogue. The Old New Synagogue opened in 1270 and was designed in the Gothic architectural style. The Old New Synagogue is still in use today.

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in German language; Gothic architectural style; Gothic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Prague, Czech Republic, 13th century; Prague (Czech Republic); Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic, opened 1270; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech republic, image

Creators:: Jewish community of Prague, 13th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 33: RG-101.33, Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, Altneuschul, synagogue on left

Postcard of the street view of the Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic). It is Europe's oldest active synagogue, as well as Europe's oldest survivng medieval synagogue. The postcard depicts the synagogue and the Jewish Town Hall.

Synagogue opened in 1270 and is still in use today.

The reverse side contains personal correspondence in the Czech language. Correspondence is dated 1907.

Postcard, 1906

Subject/Index Terms:: Gothic architectural style; Documents in Czech language; Gothic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Prague, Czech Republic, 13th century; Prague (Czech Republic); Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic, opened 1270; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech republic, image; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech Republic, postcard; Photo-documents, The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic; Images, street in Prague, Czech Republic, early 20th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Prague, 13th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 34: RG-101.34, Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, Altneuschul, side view with street in foreground

Postcard of the Old New Synagogue or Altneuschul in Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic). It is Europe's oldest active synagogue and its oldest survivng medieval synagogue. The postcard depicts the street view with the side of the synagogue visible.

The synagogue opened in 1270 and is still in use today.

The reverse side contains personal correspondence in the Czech language and is dated February 17, 1921. The postcard also contains text in German and English.

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in Czech language; Documents in English language; Documents in German language; Gothic architectural style; Gothic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Prague, Czech Republic, 13th century; Prague (Czech Republic); Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic, opened 1270; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech republic, image; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech Republic, postcard; Photo-documents, The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic; Images, street in Prague, Czech Republic, early 20th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Prague, 13th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 35: RG-101.35, Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, Altneuschul, close-up

Image of the Old New Synagogue or Altneushul in Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic). The synagogue is visible on the left side of the image. Also included in the image are a school and the Jewish Town Hall. Individuals are also seen walking along the street.

The Old New Synagogue is Europe's oldest active and oldest survivng medieval synagogue. The Old New Synagogue opened in 1270 and is still in use today.

Subject/Index Terms:: Gothic architectural style; Gothic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Prague, Czech Republic, 13th century; Prague (Czech Republic); Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic, opened 1270; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech republic, image; Photo-documents, The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic; Images, street in Prague, Czech Republic, early 20th century; Images, Jewish Town Hall in Prague, Czech Republic

Creators:: Jewish community of Prague, 13th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 36: RG-101.36, Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, Altneuschul, close-up with minimal writing on back

Image of the Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) and the Jewish Town Hall in Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic). The synagogue opened in 1270 and is still in use today. It is Europe's oldest survivng medieval synagogue.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Verlag Carl Bellmann, Prague, 1910, publisher; Documents in German language; Gothic architectural style; Gothic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Prague, Czech Republic, 13th century; Prague (Czech Republic); Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic, opened 1270; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech republic, image; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech Republic, postcard; Photo-documents, The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic; Images, street in Prague, Czech Republic, early 20th century; Images, Jewish Town Hall in Prague, Czech Republic

Creators:: Verlag Carl Bellmann, Prague, 1910, publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 37: RG-101.37, Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic, Altneuschul, view of the interior

Image of the interior of the Old New Syangogue or Altneushul in Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic). The image depicts the synagogue's Arc of the Covenant and the Seat of the Rabbi. The synagogue opened in 1270 and is Europe's oldest survivng medieval synagogue. The Old New Synagogue is still in use today.

The text on the postcard is in English, Czech, French, and German. The handwritten text on the reverse side is in English and describes the image on the front. The written text explains that the chair in the synagogue is that of the Rabbi whose figure is on the Old Town Hall and that the seats are reserved for men during services. The postcard is not dated or addressed to a sender.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: JKO, Prague II, publisher; Images, Arc of the Covenant, The Old New Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic; Images, The Seat of the Rabbi, The Old New Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic; Images, Interior view, The Old New Synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic; Documents in English language; Documents in French language; Documents in German language; Documents in Czech language; Gothic architectural style; Gothic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Prague, Czech Republic, 13th century; Prague (Czech Republic); Josefov, Prague (Czech Republic); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic, opened 1270; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech republic, image; The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Prague, Czech Republic, postcard; Photo-documents, The Old New Synagogue (Altneuschul), Prague, Czech Republic

Creators:: JKO, Prague II, publisher; Jewish community of Prague, 13th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 38: RG-101.38, Synagogue in Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic

Postcard of the synagogue in Teplice-Sanov in the Czech Republic. The synagogue was designed in the Neo-Renaissance architectural style with Moorish architectural elements. The synagogue opened in 1882 and was destroyed by the Nazis in March of 1939.

The postcard is addressed to an indiviudal in Dresden, Germany and is postmarked 1931.

Text is in Czech and German.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Aufuahme u. Verlag von A. S., Teplitz, publisher; Jewish community of Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic, late 19th century; Documents in Czech language; Documents in German language; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Neo-Renaissance architectural style; Neo-Renaissance architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Teplice-Sanov (Czech Republic); Czech Republic (Europe); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, images; Synagogues in Austro-Hungarian Empire, postcards; Synagogues in Czech Republic, images; Synagogues in Czech Republic, postcards; Synagogue in Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic, opened 1882; Synagogue in Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic, postcard, late 19th century; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic; Synagogue in Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic, image

Creators:: Aufuahme u. Verlag von A. S., Teplitz, publisher; Jewish community of Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 39: RG-101.39, Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt

Image of the interior of the Ben Ezra Synagogue, also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines located in Old Cairo, Egypt. Originally, the synagogue was a Christian church that was sold to the Jewish people in 882 A.D. It has undergone extensive restoration until its present state which dates back to 1892. The synagogue's interior has Moorish architectural elements, while the exterior is designed in the Eclectic architectural style, possessing both Neo-Gothic and Christian architectural elements.

Ben Ezra is no longer an active synagogue. Today, it is a historical monument and the most visited Jewish site in Cairo.

Subject/Index Terms:: Cairo (Egypt); Egypt (Africa); Synagogues in Northern Africa, prewar, interwar periods, photographs; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Cairo, Egypt, late 19th century; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Ben Ezra Synagogue (El-Geniza or Synagogue of the Levantines), Old Cairo Egypt, opened 1892; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Egypt, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, North Africa, images; Synagogues in Egypt, images; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Neo-Gothic architectural style; Neo-Gothic architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Christian architectural style; Christian architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, Ben Ezra Synagogue (El-Geniza or Synagogue of the Levantines), Old Cairo Egypt; Images, interior view, Ben Ezra Synagogue (El-Geniza or Synagogue of the Levantines), Cairo, Egypt; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks

Creators:: Jewish community of Cairo, Egypt, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 40: RG-101.40, Synagogue in Tartu, Estonia

Color postcard of the Great Synagogue of Tartu, Estonia. The image depicts the front view of the bricked building designed in the Romanesque architectural style.

The Great Synagogue of Tartu served as the main prayer house for the Jewish community during the first half of the 20th century. During the Second World War, the synagogue was used as a place to detain Tartu's Jews before their removal from the city and subsequent death at the hands of the Nazis.

The Great Synagogue of Tartu was consecrated in 1901 and destroyed during World War II.

The reverse side contains handwritten private correspondence. Text is in German, French, and Estonian languages.

Postcard, used

Subject/Index Terms:: Estonia; Tartu (Estonia); Verlag J. Solba, Dorpat (Tartu), publisher; Jewish community of Tartu, Estonia, early 20th century; Documents in German language; Documents in French language; Documents in Estonian language; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Northern Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Estonia, images; Synagogues in Estonia, images; The Great Synagogue in Tartu, Estonia, opened 1901; The Great Synagogue in Tartu, Estonia, postcard, early 20th century; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue in Tartu, Estonia; Synagogue in Estonia, postcard; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries

Creators:: Verlag J. Solba, Dorpat (Tartu), publisher; Jewish community of Tartu, Estonia, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 41: RG-101.41, Synagogue in Besancon, France, view of front and side from across the street

Image of the Synagogue of Besancon in France. The synagogue was designed by French architect Pierre Marnotte. The synagogue was built in the Moroccan architectural style, which has roots in the Moorish architectural style.

The Synagogue of Besancon was opened in 1870 and is still in use today.

Text is in French.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in French language; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Moroccan architectural style; Moroccan architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Besancon, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Besancon (France); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Synagogue of Besancon, France, opened 1870; Synagogue of Besancon, France, image; Synagogue of Besancon, France, postcard; Photo-documents, Synagogue of Besancon, France; Phototypie Artistique de l'Est C. Lardier, Besancon

Creators:: Phototypie Artistique de l'Est C. Lardier, Besancon; Jewish community of Besancon, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 42: RG-101.42, Synagogue in Besancon, France, close-up of front

Postcard image of the Synagogue of Besancon in France. The synagogue was designed by French architect Pierre Marnotte in the Moroccan architectural style.

The synagogue opened in 1870 and is still in use today.

The handwritten correspondence on the reverse side is in French.

Postcard, used

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in French language; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Moroccan architectural style; Moroccan architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Besancon, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Besancon (France); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Synagogue of Besancon, France, opened 1870; Synagogue of Besancon, France, image; Synagogue of Besancon, France, postcard; Photo-documents, Synagogue of Besancon, France

Creators:: Jewish community of Besancon, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 43: RG-101.43, Synagogue in Biarritz, France

Postcard of the Synagogue of Biarritz in France. The image depicts the front of the synagogue and an adjacent buliding.

The Synagogue of Biarritz was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style by Charles Pasquier. The synagogue opened in 1904 and is still in use today.

Text is in French.

Postcard, unused

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in French language; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Biarritz, France, early 20th century; France (Europe); Biarritz (France); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Synagogue of Biarritz, France, opened 1904; Synagogue of Biarritz, France, image, early 20th century; Synagogue of Biarritz, France, postcard; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue of Biarritz, France

Creators:: Jewish community of Biarritz, France, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 44: RG-101.44, Synagogue in Carpentras, France

Postcard of the interior of the Synagogue in Carpentras, France. The synagogue was built in 1367 and restored in the 18th century, reflecting a more contemporary style with Baroque elements.

The synagogue was classified as a historical monument in 1924 and is still in use today.

Text is in English and French. The reverse side contains private correspondence and is addressed to an individual in Strasbourg, France.

The postcard is postmarked 1959.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Correspondence by postcards; Images, interior view, Synagogue in Carpentras, France; Photo-documents, Synagogues in Carpentras, France; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Synagogue in Carpentras, France, postcard; Synagogue in Carpentras, France, opened 1367; Synagogues in France, postcards; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, religious temples; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Baroque architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Baroque architectural style; Documents in French language; Documents in English language; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Carpentras (France); France (Europe); Jewish community of Carpentras, France, 14th century; Edition d' Art F. Meyer

Creators:: Edition d' Art F. Meyer; Jewish community of Carpentras, France, 14th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 45: RG-101.45, Synagogue in Chalons-Sur-Marne, France

Black and white image of the exterior of the Synagogue in Chalons-en-Champagne in France (formerly called the Synagogue in Chalons-Sur-Marne). It was designed in the Moorish architectural style by French architect Vagny Alexis.

The synagogue opened in 1875 and is still in use today.

Text is in French. Private correspondence on the reverse side is addressed to an individual in Paris, France.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Historic landmarks on postcards; Documents in French language; Jewish community of Chalons-Sur-Marne, France, late 19th century; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; France (Europe); Chalons-Sur-Marne (France); Chalons-en-Champagne (France); Photo-documents, Synagogue in Chalons-en-Champagne (formerly Chalons-Sur-Marne), France; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Synagogue in Chalons-en-Champagne (formerly Chalons-Sur-Marne), France, opened 1875; Correspondence by postcards; Synagogue in Chalons-en-Champagne (formerly Chalons-Sur-Marne), France, postcard, late 19th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Chalons-Sur-Marne (Chalons-en-Champagne), France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 46: RG-101.46, Synagogue in Dijon, France

Black and white image of the Synagogue in Dijon, France. The image is a street view of the synagogue and its adjacent buildings.

The synagogue opened in 1879. During the Second World War, the Germans used the building as a warehouse. The synagogue escaped wartime destruction. Today, it is a historical monument.

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Dijon, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Dijon (France); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Documents in French language; Neo-Byzantine architectural style; Neo-Byzantine architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Dijon, France; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogue in Dijon, France, opened 1879; Images, street in Dijon, France, late 19th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Dijon, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 47: RG-101.47, Synagogue in Epinal, France

Postcard depicting the street view of the Synagogue in Epinal, France. The image includes townspeople and various, early 20th century French buildings.

The Synagogue in Epinal was built in 1863 and destroyed in 1940 as a result of the Second World War.

Text is in French. The reverse side contains private correspondence and is dated November, 11, 1916.

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Epinal, France, 19th century; A. Bouteiller, photo editor, Epinal, France; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; wartime destruction; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Wartime destruction of Synagogue in Epinal, France, 1940; France (Europe); Epinal (France); Alsace-Lorraine (France); Documents in French language; Correspondence by postcards; Images, street in Epinal, France, early 20th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Gothic architectural style; Neo-Gothic architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Epinal, France, early 20th century; Synagogue in Epinal, France, established 1863; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Images, Synagogue in Epinal, France, facade with Ten Commandments

Creators:: Jewish community of Epinal, France, 19th century; A. Bouteiller, photo editor, Epinal, France

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 48: RG-101.48, Synagogue in Jouarre (La Ferte), France, close-up of front with trees outside

Black and white postcard of the front of the Synagogue of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, which is located in north-central France. The postcard is a close-up image of the synagogue, which was built in 1890 and inaugurated in 1891. The synagogue was designed in the Neo- Romanesque and Neo-Byzantine architectural styles by architect Edmond Fauvet.

The synagogue served its religious purpose until the outbreak of the Second World War. In 1940, the city's Jewish population was deported to Auschwitz Concentration Camp and the synagogue was no longer used as a place of worship. In 1973, the synagogue was sold to the city and became a library and museum. It continues to function as both a library and museum dedicated to the painter Andre Planson.

Text is in English and French.

Postcard, used

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); La-Ferte-sous-Jouarre (France); Documents in French language; Documents in English language; Correspondence by postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Neo-Byzantine architectural style; Neo-Byzantine architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, late 19th century; Synagogue of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, opened 1891; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Historic landmarks on postcards; Synagogue of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, postcard

Creators:: Jewish community of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 49: RG-101.49, Synagogue in Jouarre (La Ferte), France, looking down the street lined with barren trees

Street view image of the Synagogue of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre and Turenne Boulevard in north-central France. The synagogue was designed in the Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Byzantine architectural styles by architect Edmond Fauvet. It was built in 1890 and opened in 1891. It served its religious purpose until the Second World War when the city's Jewish population was deported to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. In 1973, the synagogue was sold to the city and converted into a library and museum. It still functions in this manner today.

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); La-Ferte-sous-Jouarre (France); Documents in French language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Neo-Byzantine architectural style; Neo-Byzantine architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, late 19th century; Synagogue of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, opened 1891; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Images, Turenne Boulevard, street in La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France

Creators:: Jewish community of La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France, late 19th century; A. Weber, papeterte musique

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 50: RG-101.50, Synagogue in Lille, France

Black and white postcard of the Synagogue in Lille, France. The image depicts the front of the synagogue and its adjacent buildings.

The synagogue was designed in the Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Byzantine architectural styles by architect Theophile-Albert Hannotin. The synagogue opened in 1891 and is still in use today.

The text on the front and the personal correspondence on the reverse side are in French.

Postcard, used

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Lille, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Lille (France); Documents in French language; Correspondence by postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Neo-Byzantine architectural style; Neo-Byzantine architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Lille, France, late 19th century; Synagogue in Lille, France, opened 1891; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Historic landmarks on postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogue in Lille, France, postcard

Creators:: Jewish community of Lille, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 51: RG-101.51, Synagogue in Sedan, France, grainy, distant view

Image of the Synagogue in Sedan, which is located in northern France. The synagogue was built in 1878-1879 and was inaugurated in 1880. Despite the deportation of the city's Jews during the Second World War, the synagogue survived and was designated a historic monument in 1984.

Text is in French.

Postcard is dated May, 7, 1901

Postcard

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Sedan, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Sedan (France); Ardennes (France); Documents in French language; Correspondence by postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Sedan, France, late 19th century; Synagogue in Sedan, France, opened 1880; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Historic landmarks on postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogue in Sedan, France, postcard

Creators:: Jewish community of Sedan, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 52: RG-101.52, Synagogue in Sedan, France, street view with synagogue on left and people outside

Street view image of the Synagogue in Sedan, France. The image depicts the rear and side views of the synagogue, as well as various, late 19th century buildings that line the street. People standing in the street and walking along the sidewalk are also visible.

The synagogue was built in 1878-1879 and opened in 1880. The building survived the Second World War and is listed as a historic monument.

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Sedan, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Sedan (France); Ardennes (France); Documents in French language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Sedan, France, late 19th century; Synagogue in Sedan, France, opened 1880; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Images, Philippoteaux Avenue, street in Sedan, France, late 19th century

Creators:: H. Bourguignat; Jewish community of Sedan, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 53: RG-101.53, Synagogue in Selestat, France

Black and white image of the Synagogue in Selestat, France. The synagogue was designed in the Neo-Roamanesque architectural style by architect Alexandre Stamm. It was damaged by the Nazis during the Second World War and later restored without its dome.

The Synagogue in Selestat, France opened in 1890.

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Selestat, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Selestat (France); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Selestat, France, late 19th century; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogue in Selestat, France, opened 1890

Creators:: Jewish community of Selestat, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 54: RG-101.54, Synagogue in Strasbourg, France, view from across the Ill River

Image of The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France. The synagogue opened in 1898. During the Second World War, the Nazis set fire to the building and ultimately destroyed the synagogue in 1941. Today, a new synagogue stands in its place.

Text is in German. Private correspondence on the front and reverse sides is also in German.

Postcard, used

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; Strasbourg (France); France (Europe); Documents in German language; Correspondence by postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, opened 1898; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, destroyed 1941; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, postcard; wartime destruction; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Strasbourg, France by the Nazis, 1941; J. A. D. Str., publisher

Creators:: Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; J. A. D. Str., publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 55: RG-101.55, Church in Strasbourg, France, with synagogue in background

Image of Saint-Jean's (Saint John's) Church in Strasbourg, France with the Great Synagogue of Strasbourg in the background. Saint-Jean's Church is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It is still in use today.

The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France is pictured in the background. It was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style. It opened in 1898 and was destroyed by the Nazis in 1941. A new synagogue stands in its place today.

Text is in German and French. The private correspondence on the reverse side is in German. The postcard is postmarked September 24, 1904.

Postcard, used

Subject/Index Terms:: Strasbourg (France); Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Ardennes (France); Alsace-Lorraine (France); Documents in French language; Documents in German language; Correspondence by postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, opened 1898; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, destroyed 1941; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, postcard; wartime destruction; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Strasbourg, France by the Nazis, 1941; Photo-documents, Saint-Jean Church in Strasbourg, France; Images, street in Strasbourg, France, early 20th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 56: RG-101.56, Synagogue in Strasbourg, France, color illustration with Ill River in foreground

Color illustration of The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg in France, the city street, and the Ill River.

The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg was opened in 1898 and destroyed by the Nazis in 1941. Today, a new synagogue stands in its place.

Text is in German. The postcard is postmarked September 24, 1916.

Postcard, used

Subject/Index Terms:: Papierhaus zum Munster, Strasbourg i. E., German publisher; Strasbourg (France); Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; France (Europe); Ardennes (France); Alsace-Lorraine (France); Documents in German language; Correspondence by postcards; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, opened 1898; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, destroyed 1941; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; wartime destruction; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Strasbourg, France by the Nazis, 1941; Images, street in Strasbourg, France, early 20th century; Images, The Great Synagogue in Strasbourg, France, color illustration, postcard

Creators:: Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; Papierhaus zum Munster, Starsbourg i. E., German publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 57: RG-101.57, Synagogue in Strasbourg, France, city view with synagogue on the right

Image of The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France. The image depicts the synagogue on the right side, the Ill River in the center, and various buildings adjacent to, and across from, the synagogue.

The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg was opened in 1898. It was destroyed by the Nazis in 1941. Today, a new synagogue stands in its place.

Subject/Index Terms:: Alsace-Lorraine (France); Ardennes (France); Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Strasbourg, France by the Nazis, 1941; France (Europe); Images, street in Strasbourg, France, early 20th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century; Strasbourg (France); Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, destroyed 1941; The Great Synagogue of Strasbourg, France, opened 1898; wartime destruction

Creators:: Jewish community of Strasbourg, France, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 58: RG-101.58, Synagogue in Verdun-Sur-Meuse, France

Street view image of the front of the Synagogue in Verdun-Sur-Meuses, France. The synagogue was designed in the Moorish architectural style by architect Henri Mazilier. Construction was carried out from 1873 to 1875. The synagogue was damaged during the Second World War and was later restored by the Jewish community. Today, the synagogue is listed as a historic monument.

Text is in French.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Verdun (France); Alsace-Lorraine (France); Ardennes (France); Correspondence by postcards; Documents in French language; France (Europe); Images, street in Verdun, France; Images, Synagogue in Verdun-Sur-Meuse, France, postcard; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Verdun-Sur-Meuse, France, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Verdun-Sur-Meuse, France; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, France, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in France, images; Synagogues in France, postcards; Synagogue in Verdun-Sur-Meuse, France, opened late 19th century; Historic landmarks on postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Synagogue in Verdun-Sur-Meuse, France, postcard

Creators:: Jewish community of Verdun-Sur-Meuse, France, late 19th century; Marchal Phot. Verdun, French publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 59: RG-101.59, Synagogue in Berlin, Germany, Oranienburgerstrasse

Black and white image of the Monbijouplatz in Berlin, Germany. This is a street view image that includes various, late 19th century buildings, including Monbijou Palace on the right side and the New Synagogue (Synagogue Oranienburferstrass) on the left side.

Monbijous Palace was designed in the Rococo (late Baroque) architectural style. It was located in Berlin on the north bank of the Spree River. It was damaged by Allied bombs during World War II. Monbijou Palace was demolished in 1959 and was never restored. Monbijou Park now stands in its place.

The New Synagogue was designed in the Moorish architectural style by Eduard Knoblauch. It was inaugurated in 1866. Although desecrated during Kristallnacht, the synagogue was one of the few Jewish establishments to survive the event. During the Second World War, the building was severley damaged by Allied bombings. It remained in ruins until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Reconstruction was carried out from 1989 to 1993. Today, the synagogue holds worship services and houses offices and a museum.

The postcard contains personal correspondence on the reverse side. Text is in the Flemish language. The postcard was sent from Stettin, Germany to Antwerp (Anvers), Belgium. Personal correspondence is dated April 3, 1909. The postcard is postmarked April 5, 1909.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Germany (Europe); Berlin (Germany); Monbijouplatz (Berlin, Germany); Correspondence by postcards; Documents in German language; Documents in Flemish language; Historic landmarks on postcards; Images, street in Berlin, Germany, early 20th century; Images, Monbijouplatz, Berlin, Germany, early 20th century; Images, New Synagogue in Berlin, Germany, postcard; Images, Monbijou Palace, Berlin Germany, postcard; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Berlin, Germany, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, New Synagogue in Berlin, Germany, late 19th century; Photo-documents, Monbijou Palace, Berlin, Germany, 18th century; New Synagogue in Berlin, Germany, opened 1886; Monbijou Palace, Berlin, Germany, constructed early 18th century; New Synagogue in Berlin, Germany, postcard; Synagogues, religious temples; Monbijou Palace, Berlin, Gemany, postcard; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Reunification of Germany, reconstruction of New Synagogue in Berlin, Germany, 1989--1993; wartime destruction; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of Monbijou Palace, Berlin, Germany, 1943

Creators:: Jewish community of Berlin, Germany, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 60: RG-101.60, Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, color illustration of town square with synagogue in background

Color illustration of the Stephanplatz (town square) in Chemnitz, Germany. The image depicts the city with green spaces, various, 19th century German buildings, and the synagogue. The synagogue was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style and was consecrated in 1899. The synagogue was burned down and destroyed during Kristallnacht (November 9, 1938). It was never restored.

The postcard contains private correspondence on both the front and reverse sides. The correspondence is dated April 9, 1901.

Text is in German. Postcard is postmarked April 10, 1901.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, color illustration, postcard, late 19th century; Germany (Europe); Chemnitz (Germany); Correspondence by postcards; Documents in German language; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Images, Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, postcard; Images, Stephanplatz in Chemnitz, Germany, 19th--20th centuries; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Chemnitz, Germany, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, late 19th century; Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, opened 1899; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938

Creators:: Jewish community of Chemnitz, Germany, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 61: RG-101.61, Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, black and white view of front

Black and white image of the Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany. The image depicts the front of the synagogue and its adjacent buildings.

The Synagogue in Chemnitz was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style. It was consecrated in 1899 and destroyed by fire during Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) on November 9, 1938.

Subject/Index Terms:: Chemnitz (Germany); Germany (Europe); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Chemnitz, Germany, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, late 19th century; Synagogue in Chemnitz, Germany, opened 1899; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938

Creators:: Jewish community of Chemnitz, Germany, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 62: RG-101.62, Synagogue in Cologne, Germany

Postcard of the Konigsplatz with the Roonstrasse Synagogue in Cologne, Germany. The Roonstrasse Synagogue was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style in 1899. It was destroyed during Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) on November 9, 1938. It was rebuilt in 1957-1959. Today, the Roonstrasse Synagogue is active and houses a community center, kosher restaurant, and items relating to Cologne's Jewish community.

Text is in German.

The postcard has personal correspondence in French on the reverse side. The postcard is postmarked September 16, 1907 and was sent from Germany to Oise, France.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Cologne, Germany, late 19th century; Dr. Trenkler Co., Leipzig, 1907, German publisher; Cologne (Germany); Germany (Europe); Correspondence by postcards; Documents in German language; Documents in French language; France (Europe); Oise (France); Images, Konigsplatz in Cologne, Germany, early 20th century; Images, Roonstrasse Synagogue in Cologne, Germany, postcard; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Roonstrasse Synagogue in Cologne, Germany, early 20th century; Roonstrasse Synagogue in Cologne, Germany, postcard; Roonstrasse Synagogue in Cologne, Germany, opened 1899; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Roonstrasse Synagogue in Cologne, Germany, reconstruction after the Second World War, 1957--1959

Creators:: Jewish community of Cologne, Germany, late 19th century; Dr. Trenkler Co., Leipzig, 1907, German publisher

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 63: RG-101.63, Synagogue in Essen, Germany, Steelersstrasse, color illustration of street scene with synagogue in background

Color illustration of the Steeler Strasse in Essen, Germany. The street image depicts various buildings lining the street, the Old Synagogue in the background, and people walking about.

The Old Synagogue in Essen was built is the Art Nouveau architectural style in 1913. It was destroyed during Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) on November 9, 1938. The City of Essen acquired the synagogue in 1959 and began reconstruction on the building. Today, the building is known as the "House of Jewish Culture," which is dedicated to remembrance and the preservation of historical documentation. It also functions as a cultural center that houses exhibits and hold various events.

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Essen (Germany); Germany (Europe); Documents in German language; Images, Stellers Strasse in Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Images, Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Westphalia (Germany); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Art Nouveau architectural style; Art Nouveau architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, opened 1913; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Construction of the "House of Jewish Culture", formerly the Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany; House of Jewish Culture in Essen, Germany, cultural center, formerly the Old Synagogue in Essen; Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, color illustration, early 20th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Essen, Germany, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 64: RG-101.64, Synagogue in Essen, Germany, Steelersstrasse, color illustration with the Century Well in the foreground

Color illustration of the Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany with the Century Well in the foreground.

The Old Synagogue was built in the Art Nouveau architectural style in 1913. It was destroyed by fire during Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) on November 9, 1938. The City of Essen acquired the building in 1959 and began reconstruction. Today, the Old Synagogue is known as the "House of Jewish Culture," which is dedicated to remembrance and the preservation of historical documentation. It also functions as a cultural center, hosting exhibits and events.

Text is in German.

The reverse side contains personal correspondence in French.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Essen (Germany); Germany (Europe); Documents in German language; Images, Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Westphalia (Germany); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Art Nouveau architectural style; Art Nouveau architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, opened 1913; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Construction of the "House of Jewish Culture", formerly the Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany; House of Jewish Culture in Essen, Germany, cultural center, formerly the Old Synagogue in Essen; Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, color illustration, early 20th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Essen, Germany, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 65: RG-101.65, Synagogue in Essen, Germany, Steelersstrasse, black and white photograph of front

Black and white image of the Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany. The synagogue was designed in the Art Nouveau architectural style and was opened in 1913. It was destroyed during Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) on November 9, 1938. The synagogue was acquired by the City of Essen in 1959 and underwent restoration. Today, it is known as the "House of Jewish Culture" and is dedicated to remembrance and the preservation of historical documentation.

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Essen (Germany); Germany (Europe); Images, Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Westphalia (Germany); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Art Nouveau architectural style; Art Nouveau architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, early 20th century; Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany, opened 1913; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Construction of the "House of Jewish Culture", formerly the Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany; House of Jewish Culture in Essen, Germany, cultural center, formerly the Old Synagogue in Essen

Creators:: Jewish community of Essen, Germany, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 66: RG-101.66, Synagogue in Gross-Gerau, Germany

Black and white image of the Synagogue of Gross-Gerau in Germany. The image is a street view with city garden and buildings.

The Synagogue of Gross-Gerau was bult in 1892 in the Moorish architectural style. In 1938, it was destroyed during Kristallnacht. The ruins were cleared in 1939 and the site was used for a garden and parking. In 1978, a commemorative plaque was installed where the synagogue once stood.

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Subject/Index Terms:: R. Wellmer, German Publishing Company; Jewish community of Gross-Gerau, Germany, late 19th century; Gross-Gerau (Germany); Frankfurt (Germany); Germany (Europe); Documents in German language; Images, street in Gross-Gerau, Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Images, Synagogue in Gross-Gerau, Germany, late 19th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Gross-Gerau, Germany, late 19th century; Synagogue in Gross-Gerau, opened 1892; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Commemoration, Synagogue in Gross-Gerau, Germany, plaque placed at former site, 1978

Creators:: Jewish community of Gross-Gerau, Germany, late 19th century; R. Wellmer, German Publishing Company

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 67: RG-101.67, Synagogue in Horde, Germany

Color illustration of the Synagogue in Horde, which is a burough and district in southern Dortmund, Germany. The image depicts the town square in Horde which includes the synagogue, Evangelical church, and post office.

The synagogue was opened in 1900 and was designed in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. Its demolition began a few weeks before Kristallnacht and was completed by December 1938. It was never rebuilt.

Text is in German.

The reverse side contains personal correspondence written in German. The sender is identified as Wilhelm and the correspondence consists of a friendly greeting and thanks for letters received. It is addressed to Gesine Hamann in Hamburg, Germany. The postcard is dated August 6, 1917.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Horde (Dortmund), Germany, early 20th century; Dortmund (Germany); Horde (District in Dortmund, Germany); Horde (Borough in Dortmund, Germany); Germany (Europe); Images, Synagogue in Horde (Dortmund), Germany, early 20th century; Horde (Kingdom of Prussia); Westphalia (Germany); Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Gothic architectural style; Neo-Gothic architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Images, Evangelical Church in Horde (Dortmund), Germany, early 20th century; Images, Post office in Horde marketplace, Dortmund, Germany, early 20th century; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Horde (Dortmund), Germany, early 20th century; Synagogue in Horde (Dortmund), Germany, opened 1900; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Synagogue in Horde (Dortmund), Germany, Color illustration, postcard, early 20th century; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Documents in German language; Correspondence by postcards; Images, Rathausplatz (town square) in Horde (Dortmund), Germany, early 20th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Horde (Dortmund), Germany, early 20th century; Wwe. Otto Werner, Inh., Aug. Gunther, Horde, German publishing company

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 68: RG-101.68, Synagogue in Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany

Color illustration of the synagogue on the Viktoriaplatz in Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany. The synagogue opened in 1907 and was designed in the Neo-Romantic architectural style. It was sold four weeks before Kristallnacht and was ultimately burned down and destroyed on the morning of November 10, 1938. The synagogue was not rebuilt; however, the Viktoriaplatz where it once stood was renamed "Former Synagogue Square."

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Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany, early 20th century; Schlesische Lichtdruck u. graph. Kunstanstalt, Breslau II (Tivoli), German printing company; Mulheim an der Ruhr (Germany); Germany (Europe); Viktoriaplatz (Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany); Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of Synagogue in Mulheim an der Ruhr, November 10, 1938; Documents in German language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Images, Synagogue in Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany, early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romantic architectural style; Neo-Romantic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany, early 20th century; Synagogue in Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany, color illustration, postcard, early 20th century; Synagogue in Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany, opened 1907; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards

Creators:: Schlesische Lichtdruck u. graph. Kunstanstalt, Breslau II (Tivoli), German printing company; Jewish community of Muheim an der Ruhr, Germany, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 69: RG-101.69, Synagogue in Munich, Germany, Herzog Max Strasse, color illustration featuring art house in foreground

Color illustration of the Great Synagogue and The Kunstlerhaus in Herzog Max Strasse in Munich, Germany.

The Kunstlerhaus is an artistic structure containing reception rooms and art galleries. It was built in 1896/1900. It is still in use today.

The Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, also known as the Great Synagogue of Munich, was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style by architect Albert Schmidt. It was opened in 1887 and was destroyed during Kristallnacht. The land was used as a car park during the Second World War. In 1945, the land was returned to the Jewish community. The City of Munich later purchased the land with the stipulation that a portion of it would be used as a memorial site. A stone memorial sculpted by Herbert Peters now sits where the synagogue once stood.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Charles F. Flower, artist; Raphael Tuck & Sons, Art Publishers to their Majesties the King & Queen, British publishing company; Jewish community of Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Germany (Europe); Munich (Germany); Herzog Max Strasse (Munich, Germany); Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Documents in German language; Documents in French language; Documents in English language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Images, Great Synagogue in Munich (Herzog Max Strasse), Germany, late 19th century; Images, The Kunstlerhaus in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Images of the past, Herzog Max Strasse, Munich Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Neo-Gothic architectural style; Neo-Gothic architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Photo-documents, The Kunstlerhaus in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th-early 20th cent.; Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, color illustration, postcard; Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, opened 1887; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards

Creators:: Raphael Tuck and Sons, Art Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen, British publishing comp; Jewish community of Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Charles F. Flower, artist

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 70: RG-101.70, Synagogue in Munich, Germany, Herzog Max Strasse, black and white photograph with synagogue in background

Black and white image of The Kunstlerhaus and the Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, which is located in Munich, Germany. The Kunstlerhaus is an artistic structure containing reception rooms and art galleries. It was built in 1896/1900. It is still in use today.

The Great Synagogue in Hergoz Max Strasse, also known as the Great Synagogue of Munich, was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style by architect Albert Schmidt. It was opened in 1887 and was destroyed during Kristallnacht. The land was used as a car park during the Second World War. In 1945, the land was returned to the Jewish community. The City of Munich later purchased the land with the stipulation that a portion of it would be used as a memorial site. A stone memorial sculpted by Herbert Peters now sits where the synagogue once stood.

The reverse side contains personal correspondence in German and is postmarked August, 29, 1920.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Documents in German language; Eclectic architectural style; Eclectic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Germany (Europe); Herzog Max Strasse (Munich, Germany); Images, Great Synagogue in Munich (Herzog Max Strasse), Germany, late 19th century; Images, The Kunstlerhaus in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Images of the past, Herzog Max Strasse, Munich Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Jewish community of Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Munich (Germany); Neo-Gothic architectural style; Neo-Gothic architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Kunstlerhaus in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th-early 20th cent.; Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, opened 1887; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Images, street in Herzog Max Strasse in Munich, Germany, early 20th century

Creators:: Jewish community of Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 71: RG-101.71, Synagogue in Munich, Germany, Herzog Maz Strasse, black and white illustration with plaza and woman in foreground

Black and white image of the Frauenkirche, Great Synagogue, Kunstlerhaus, and Grand Hotel Leinfelder in Herzog Max Strasse in Munich, Germany. The Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is the city's cathedral. It was bulit in 1468 in the Gothic architectural style by architect Jorg von Halsbach. The church was severely damaged at the end of the Second World War. Its restoration was carrried out in phases beginning in 1953. Its full restoration was completed in 1994.

The Kunstlerhaus is an artistic structure containing reception rooms and art galleries. It was built in 1896/1900. It is still in use today.

The Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, also known as the Great Synagogue of Munich, was designed in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style by architect Albert Schemidt. It opened in 1887 and was destroyed during Kristallnacht. The land was used as a car park during the Second World War. In 1945, the land was returned to the Jewish community. The City of Munich later purchased the land with the stipulation that a portion would be used as a memorial site. A stone memorial sculpted by Herbert Peters now sits where the synagogue once stood.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of synagogues in Germany, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, 1938; Damaged churches and cathedrals, The Second World War; Documents in German language; Documents in French language; Eclectic architectural style; Germany (Europe); Herzog Max Strasse (Munich, Germany); Images, Great Synagogue in Munich (Herzog Max Strasse), Germany, late 19th century; Images, The Kunstlerhaus in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Images, Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), Herzog Max Starsse, Munich Germany, 15th century; Images, Grand Hotel Leinfelder, Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Images of the past, Herzog Max Strasse, Munich Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Jewish community of Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Munich (Germany); Neo-Gothic architectural style; Gothic architectural style; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles; Neo-Romanesque architectural styles, in regard to synagogues; Photo-documents, Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Kunstlerhaus in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th-early 20th cent.; Photo-documents, Grand Hotel Leinfelder, Herzog Max Strasse, Munich Germany; Photo-documents, Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, 15th cent.; Great Synagogue in Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, opened 1887; The Kunstlerhaus, artistic building, Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, built 1896/1900; Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, opened 1468; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Images, street in Herzog Max Strasse in Munich, Germany, early 20th century; Restoration, Frauenkirche (Church or Our Lady), Herzog Max Starsse, Munich, Germany, 1953--1994

Creators:: Jewish community of Herzog Max Strasse, Munich, Germany, late 19th century; Karl Braun & Co., German publishing company

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 72: RG-101.72, Synagogue in Nuremberg, Germany, Hans Sachs Square, black and white photograph

Black and white image of The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany. The synagogue was located on the Hans-Sachs-Platz in Nuremberg. The image also depicts the buildings adjacent to the synagogue.

The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg was designed in the Moorish architectural style by architect Adolf Wolff. It was opened in 1874 and was destroyed by the Nazis in August of 1938. It was never rebuilt. A bronze plaque was placed at the site of the former synagogue in 1988.

The reverse side of the postcard contains personal correspondence in German.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in German language; Germany (Europe); Nuremberg (Germany); Correspondence by postcards; Jewish community of Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th century; Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Destruction of synagogues, 1939 -- 1945; Destruction of The Great Synagogue in Nuremberg, Germany, August 1938; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Hans-Sachs-Platz (Nuremberg, Germany); Images, The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Images, street in Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, late 19th century; The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, postcard; The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, opened 1874; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; Memorial, The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, bronze plaque placed at former site, 1988

Creators:: Jewish community of Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 73: RG-101.73, Synagogue in Nuremberg, Germany, Hans Sachs Square, illustration

Illustration of The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany. The synagogue was located on the Hans-Sachs-Platz in Nuremberg. The image also depicts the buildings adjacent to the synagogue.

The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg was designed in the Moorish architectural style by architect Adolf Wolff. It was opened in 1874 and was destroyed by the Nazis in August of 1938. It was never rebulit. A bronze plaque was placed at the site of the former synagogue in 1988.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Destruction of Jewish property, 1933-1945; Synagogues, religious temples; Destruction of The Great Synagogue in Nuremberg, Germany, August 1938; Documents in German language; Germany (Europe); Hans-Sachs-Platz (Nuremberg, Germany); Images, street in Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th--early 20th century; Images, The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Memorial, The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, bronze plaque placed at former site, 1988; Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Nuremberg (Germany); Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, late 19th century; Synagogues in Germany; Synagogues in Germany, images; Synagogues in Germany, postcards; The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, opened 1874; The Great Synagogue of Nuremberg, Germany, postcard; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Germany, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images

Creators:: Jewish community of Nuremberg, Germany, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 74: RG-101.74, Synagogue in Gibraltar, Shaar Hashamayim, blue envelope

Blue envelope from the Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue in Gibralter, which is an overseas British Territory on the south coast of Spain. The envelope commemorates the synagogue's bicentenary. The envelope is postmarked June, 19, 1969.

The Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue is also known as the Kahal Kadosh Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue. It was opened in 1724 and was the first synagogue on the Iberian Peninsula. The original building was destroyed by the Great Rainstorm of 1766. It was rebuilt in 1768. On May 17, 1781, the synagogue was destroyed by gunfire during Spanish attacks during the Great Seige. It underwent reconstruction in 1812 after damage due to fire. The synagogue is still in use today.

Envelope

Subject/Index Terms:: Gibraltar (British Territory); Documents in English language; Jewish community of Gibraltar (British Territory), early 18th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on envelopes; Images of synagogues imprinted on postal stamps and envelopes; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Gibraltar, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Gibraltar (British Territory); Envelope, Shaar Hashamayim Synagogue (Kahal Kadosh Sha'ar Hashamayim), Gibraltar (British Territory); Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue (Kahal Kadosh), Gibraltar, British Territory, opened 1724

Creators:: Jewish community of Gibraltar, early 18th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 75: RG-101.75, Synagogue in Gibraltar, Shaar Hashamayim, white envelope

White envelope from the Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue in Gibraltar, which is an overseas British Territory on the south coast of Spain. The envelope notes the bicentenary of the synagogue. The envelope is postmarked June 19, 1969.

Envelope

Subject/Index Terms:: Gibraltar (British Territory); Documents in English language; Jewish community of Gibraltar (British Territory), early 18th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on envelopes; Images of synagogues imprinted on postal stamps and envelopes; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Gibraltar, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Western Europe, images; Synagogues in Gibraltar (British Territory); Envelope, Shaar Hashamayim Synagogue (Kahal Kadosh Sha'ar Hashamayim), Gibraltar (British Territory); Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue (Kahal Kadosh), Gibraltar, British Territory, opened 1724

Creators:: Jewish community of Gibraltar, early 18th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 76: RG-101.76, Synagogue in Csap, Hungary

Black and white image of the city of Csap, which was formerly part of the Kingdom of Hungary. Today, Csap is located in Zakarpattia Oblast of western Ukraine near the Solvakian and Hungarian borders. The image is a street view that depicts multiple buildings, including the Uzhgorod Synagogue.

The Uzhgorod Synagogue was designed in the Neo-Romantic architectural style with Moorish Revival and Byzantine Revival architectural elements. The synagogue was dedicated in 1910. It functioned as a synagogue until the Second World War. After the war, the synagogue was converted into the Uzhgorod Concert Hall. Currently, it houses the Regional Philharmonic Society and the Trans Carpathian Folk Choir.

Text is in Hungarian.

Reverse side contains personal correpondence in Hungarian and is dated 1915.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Csap, Hungary, early 20th century; Hungary (Europe); Ukraine (Europe); Csap (Kingdom of Hungary); Correspondence by postcards; Documents in Hungarian language; Images, Uzhgorod Synagogue in Csap, Hungary, early 20th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Neo-Romantic architectural style; Neo-Romantic architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Moorish Revival architectural style; Moorish Revival architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Byzantine Revival architectural style; Byzantine Revival architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Uzhgorod Synagogue in Csap, Hungary, early 20th century; Uzhgorod Synagogue in Csap, Hungary, postcard; Uzhgorod Synagogue in Csap, Hungary, dedicated 1910; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Hungary, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues in Hungary, images; Synagogues in Hungary, postcard; Images, street in Csap, Hungary, early 20th century; Uzhgorod Concert Hall, Csap, Ukraine, formerly Uzhgorod Synagogue in former Kingdom of Hungary; Zakarpattia Oblast (Ukraine)

Creators:: Jewish community of Csap, Hungary, early 20th century; Vasuti Levelezolaparusitas, Budapest V., Kadar, Publishing company

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 77: RG-101.77, Synagogue in Kiskoros, Hungary

Illustration of a synagogue in Kiskoros, Hungary. Kiskoros is the sixth largest settlement in Bacs-Kiskun County in Hungary. The synagogue was built in the mid to late 19th century in a simple and non-specific architectural style.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Hungary (Europe); Kiskoros (Hungary); Jewish community of Kiskoros, Hungary, late 19th century; Documents in Hungarian language; Images, Synagogue in Kiskoros, Hungary, late 19th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Synagogue in Kiskoros, Hungary, late 19th century; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Hungary, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues in Hungary, images; Synagogues in Hungary, postcard; Synagogue in Kiskoros, Hungary, postcard

Creators:: Jewish community of Kiskoros, Hungary, late 19th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 78: RG-101.78, Synagogue in Szeged, Hungary, color illustration

Color illustration of the Szeged Synagogue in Hungary. Szeged is the third largest city in Hungary and the largest city and regional center of the Southern Great Plain, as well as the county seat of Csongrad County.

The Szeged Synagogue was opened in 1902. It was designed in the Moorish and Art-Nouveau architectural styles by Jewish Hungarian architect Lipot Baumhorn. The synagogue is still in use today.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Art Nouveau architectural style; Art Nouveau architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Hungary (Europe); Szeged (Hungary); Documents in Hungarian language; Images, Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, early 20th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Szeged, Hungary, early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Historic landmarks on postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, early 20th century; Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, opened 1902; Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, color illustration, postcard, early 20th century; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Hungary, images; Synagogues in Hungary, images; Synagogues in Hungary, postcard; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues

Creators:: Jewish community of Szeged, Hungary, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 79: RG-101.79, Synagogue in Szeged, Hungary, sepia photograph

Sepia image of the Szeged Synagogue in Hungary. Szeged is the third largest city in Hungary and the largest city and regional center of the Southern Great Plain, as well as the county seat of Csongrad County.

The synagogue was opened in 1902. It was designed in the Moorish and Art Nouveau architectural styles by the Jewish Hungarian architect Lipot Baumhorn. The synagogue is still in use today.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Moorish style synagogues, 19th -- 20th centuries,; Art Nouveau architectural style; Art Nouveau architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Hungary (Europe); Szeged (Hungary); Images, Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, early 20th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish community of Szeged, Hungary, early 20th century; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Historic landmarks on postcards; Photo-documents, architectural landmarks; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, early 20th century; Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, opened 1902; Szeged Synagogue in Hungary, Sepia postcard, early 20th century; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Central Europe, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Hungary, images; Synagogues in Hungary, images; Synagogues in Hungary, postcard; Historical architectural style; Historical architectural styles, in regards to synagogues

Creators:: Jewish community of Szeged, Hungary, early 20th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 80: RG-101.80, Synagogue in Cochin, India, envelope

Envelope with an image of the Cochin Synagogue, also known as the Paradesi Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue. The synagogue is the oldest functioning Jewish temple in Kochi, Kerala, India. It was opened in 1568 and destroyed by the Portuguese in 1662. It was reconstructed two years later by the Dutch.

The envelope is postmarked December 15, 1968.

Envelope

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th Century; Indo-Colonial architectural style; Indo-Colonial architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Synagogues in India, images; Kochi (India); India (British Commonwealth); Images, Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th century; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on envelopes; Historic landmarks on envelopes; Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi, Kerala, India, opened 1568; Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), envelope; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, India, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Southern Asia, images; Images of synagogues imprinted on postal stamps and envelopes

Creators:: Jewish Community of Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th century

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 81: RG-101.81, Synagogue in Cochin, India, stamp and stamp brochure

Stamps and brochure commemorating the 400 year anniversary of the Cochin Synagogue, also known as the Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue, in Kochi, Kerala, India. The stamps and brochure were designed and printed by the India Security Press. The stamps and brochure were issued in December of 1968.

The Cochin Synagogue opened in 1568, was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1662, and restored by the Dutch 2 years later. It is still in use today.

Brochure and commemorative stamps

Subject/Index Terms:: Jewish community of Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th Century; Indo-Colonial architectural style; Indo-Colonial architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Synagogues in India, images; Kochi (India); India (British Commonwealth); Images, Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th century; Images of synagogues imprinted on postal stamps and envelopes; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Historic landmarks on stamps; Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi, Kerala, India, opened 1568; Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Quarter Centenary Commemoration Stamp; Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), commemorative brochure issued 1968; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, India, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Southern Asia, images; India Security Press; Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity, Ministry of I. & B., Govt. of India for Indian Posts

Creators:: Jewish Community of Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th century; India Security Press; Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity, Ministry of I. & B., Govt. of India

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 82: RG-101.82, Synagogue in Cochin, India, postcard

Color illustration of the interior of the Cochin Synagogue, also known as the Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue. The synagogue was founded in 1568, destroyed by the Portuguese in 1662, and reconstructed two years later by the Dutch. It is still in use today. It also serves as a visitor's attraction.

The front side of the postcard is a color replica of the interior of the synagogue as it was in 1968. The reverse side contains greetings for Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year).

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Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in English language; Jewish community of Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th Century; Morris Katz, painter; Indo-Colonial architectural style; Indo-Colonial architectural style, in regards to synagogues; Synagogues in India, images; Kochi (India); India (British Commonwealth); Images, Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th century; Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi, Kerala, India, opened 1568; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Jewish sacral architecture, 19th -- 20th centuries; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Cochin Synagogue (Paradesi or Mattancherry Synagogue), Kochi, India, late 20th cent; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, India, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Southern Asia, images; Synagogues in India, postcards; Cochin Synagogue, Kochi, India, Color illustration, interior view, postcard; Historic landmarks on postcards; Cochin Synagogue, Kochi, India, Rosh Hashanah greeting, postcard; Documents in Hebrew

Creators:: Jewish Community of Kochi, Kerala, India, 16th century; Morris Katz, painter; Studio & Gallery, American art studio and gallery, New York City, New York

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 83: RG-101.83, Synagogue in Capernaum, Israel, color illustration

Color illustration of the ruins of the Old Synagogue at Capernaum, Palestine. The image depicts local men sitting among the ruins with the Sea of Galilee in the background.

Capernaum is located on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. The synagogue's ruins were first discovered in 1866 by the British cartographer Captain Charles W. Wilson. The Byzantine era synagogue was errected in the 4th or 5th century and was constructed from white limestone and black basalt stone.

The Old Synagogue at Capernaum was destroyed prior to the Islamic conquest in 638. The synagogue was not rebuilt. Today, Capernaum is an archaeological park housing the synagogue's ruins.

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Subject/Index Terms:: Capernaum (Palestine, Province of Ottoman Empire); Capernaum (Israel); Israel; Jewish community of Capernaum, Palestine 4th -- 5th centuries; Documents in English language; Documents in French language; Documents in German language; Documents in Hungarian language; Documents in Czech language; Documents in Italian language; Documents in Dutch language; Images of synagogues, temples and houses of prayer on postcards, prints and pictures; Images, Old Synagogue in Capernaum, Palestine, archaeological ruins; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Palestine (Ottoman Empire), images; Photo-documents, images of the synagogues and Jewish temples; Photo-documents, Old Synagogue in Capernaum, Palestine, archaeological ruins; Synagogues, religious temples; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Israel, images; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Middle East, images; Synagogues in Israel, images; Synagogues in Israel, postcards; Images, Old Synagogue in Capernaum, Palestine, Archaeological ruins, color illustration, postcard; Old Synagogue in Capernaum, Palestine, built 4th or 5th century; Old Synagogue in Capernaum, Palestine, destroyed prior to Islamic conquest in 638; Joseph A. Mitri, Jaffa, artist; Synagogues, temples, houses of prayer, Palestine (Ottoman Empire), postcards; Synagogues in Palestine (Ottoman Empire), images; Synagogues in Palestine (Ottoman Empire), postcards

Creators:: Jewish community of Capernaum, Palestine, 4th -- 5th centuries; Joseph A. Mitri, Jaffa, artist