Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel
Appearance
Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism |
Location | |
Location | 84-86 rue de la Roquette, Paris, France |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Alexandre Persitz Arthur-Georges Héaume |
Completed | 1962 |
The Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel, also known as the Synagogue de la Roquette, is a historic synagogue in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was built in 1962 for Jews who emigrated to France from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia as a result of decolonization.[1][2] It was designed by architects Alexandre Persitz and Arthur-Georges Héaume in the Modernist style. It was named in memory of Isaac Abravanel.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Isaac Abravanel (Synagogue de la Roquette)". Observatoire du Patrimoine Religieux. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ de Sauto, Martine (November 22, 2013). "Le quotidien d'une synagogue". La Croix. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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- 11th arrondissement of Paris
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- Modernist architecture in France
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- Sephardi synagogues
- Synagogues completed in 1962
- Synagogues in Paris
- Tunisian diaspora in France
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