Italian Synagogue (Venice)
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| Italian Synagogue Scuola Italiana |
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Religious affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical status | Inactive Synagogue |
| Architectural description | |
| Year completed | 1575 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 25 |
The Italian Synagogue (Italian: Scuola Italiana) is one of four synagogues in the Venetian Ghetto of Venice.
[edit] History
The Italian Synagogue was built to serve the needs of the Bené Roma, Italian Jews, the poorest group living in the Venetian Ghetto. As such, it is the smallest, and the most simple of the four synagogues. Like the other four synagogues in Venice, it was termed a scuola ("School"), rather than sinagoga ("Synagogue"), in imitation of Christian schools of learning. The synagogue was restored to its current state in 1970.
[edit] Interior
The synagogue, which is quite small, accommodates only 25 worshipers. The main features of the room are the Bimah and the Ark. Four large windows illuminate the room from the south side of the campo of the Ghetto Nuovo.
