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

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Collection Overview

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

Predominant Dates:1930 -- 1945

ID: RG-101/RG-101

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

Extent: 0.0

Languages: German [ger], Polish [pol], Hungarian [hun], Hebrew [heb], Hindi [hin], Ukrainian [ukr], Russian [rus], French [fre]

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.

Box and Folder Listing

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 1: RG-101.01, Synagogue, Algiers, Algeria, ca 1930Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
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, AlgeriaAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.
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 sidesAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.
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 1853Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
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 1849Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 1857Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 1841Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, AustraliaAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, BelgiumAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 viewAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 blankAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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. 1932Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

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 outsideAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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'Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 colorAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 blankAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, BelorussiaAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 synagogueAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 backgroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, BosniaAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, ChinaAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, CroatiaAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 leftAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 streetAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 frontAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 sideAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 RepublicAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 RepublicAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 viewAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 synagogueAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 streetAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 viewAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.
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 leftAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 foregroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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-upAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 backAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 interiorAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 RepublicAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, EgyptAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, EstoniaAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 streetAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 frontAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 outsideAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 treesAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.
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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 viewAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 outsideAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 RiverAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 backgroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 foregroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 rightAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, FranceAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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, OranienburgerstrasseAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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 backgroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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 frontAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, GermanyAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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 backgroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 foregroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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 frontAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.
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, GermanyAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, unused

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, GermanyAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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, GermanyAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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."

Postcard, unused

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 foregroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, unused

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 backgroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcrad, used

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 foregroundAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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 photographAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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, illustrationAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, unused

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 envelopeAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 envelopeAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

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 76: RG-101.76, Synagogue in Csap, HungaryAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, used

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, HungaryAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, unused

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 illustrationAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, unused

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 photographAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, unused

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, envelopeAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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 brochureAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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, postcardAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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).

Postcard, unused

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 illustrationAdd to your cart.View associated digital content.

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.

Postcard, unused

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