Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community | |
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Spanish: Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism |
Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Leadership | Chief Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Centro, Montevideo |
Country | Uruguay |
Location of the synagogue in Montevideo | |
Geographic coordinates | 34°54′32″S 56°11′33″W / 34.9089°S 56.1926°W / -34.9089; -56.1926 |
Architecture | |
Date established | c. 1980 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1981 |
Website | |
kehila |
The Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community (Spanish: Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the Centro neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Overview
The Ashkenazi Jewish community settled in Montevideo in the first decades of the 20th century. This temple opened its doors in 1981. The services are conducted by Chief Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz.
See also
References
- "Synagogues in Uruguay". Maven. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- "Kehilá". Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community (in Spanish). Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- "Semanario Hebreo". Semanario Hebreo (in Spanish).
External links
- Official website
- Pérez Santarcieri, María Emilia. "Templo de la Kehilá" (PDF). Jewish Montevideo (in Spanish). p. 4. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
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Capital: Montevideo | ||
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