Great Synagogue (Białystok)
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Great Synagogue in Białystok Wielka Synagoga w Białymstoku |
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Location | Białystok, Poland |
Religious affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Ecclesiastical status | Destroyed Synagogue |
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Architect(s) | Shlomo Rabinowicz |
Year completed | 1909-1913. Destroyed on 27 June 1941 |
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Great Synagogue was a synagogue in Białystok, Poland. It was built in 1909-1913, designed by Shlomo Rabinowicz. The synagogue was burnt down by Nazis on 27 June 1941 along with about 2000 Jews inside.