Hekhal Haness Synagogue

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Hekhal Haness Synagogue
בית הכנסת היכל הנס
Basic information
Location Flag of Switzerland Geneva, Switzerland
Religious affiliation Orthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical status Open
Architectural description
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].

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  1. ^ a b "Police suspect Geneva synagogue fire to be criminal", European Jewish Press, 2007-05-24. Retrieved on 2007-05-29. 

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