Hekhal Haness Synagogue
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Hekhal Haness Synagogue בית הכנסת היכל הנס |
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Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
Religious affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Ecclesiastical status | Open |
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Year completed | 1972 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,200 |
The Hekhal Haness Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת היכל הנס) is the largest synagogue in Geneva, Switzerland[1]. On May 24, 2007 the synagogue was severely damaged by a fire that police are still investigating[1].
[edit] Famous members
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Police suspect Geneva synagogue fire to be criminal", European Jewish Press, 2007-05-24. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
[edit] External links
- (French) Communauté Israélite de Genève