Location Baku, Azerbaijan Architectural type Synagogue Opened 1946 Affiliation Judaism | Architect(s) A.Harber Completed 1946 Year consecrated 2003 | |
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Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku is a synagogue in Baku. It is located in the center of the city.
History
In 1946, a building of former depot of the civil defense on the corner of Korganov (now Rasul Rza) and Pervomayskaya (now Dilara Aliyeva) Streets in a semi-basement place was allocated for the present synagogue. The building was repaired and re-equipped for needs of communities together with a community of Georgian Jews of Azerbaijan. Two praying halls were built there: a big one for the Ashkenazi Jews and a small one for Georgian Jews. Means were collected in the result of voluntary donations donated by Azerbaijani Jews. In 2002, it was decided to build a new building for the synagogue. Opening of the new synagogue was held on March 9, 2003.
At present, Shneor Segal is the Rabbi of the synagogue.