Great Synagogue (Copenhagen)
| Great Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 Illustration of the Great Synagogue from around 1899 | |
| Location | |
| Location | Krystalgade 12 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Geographic coordinates | 55°40′52″N 12°34′24″E / 55.68112°N 12.57346°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Gustav Friedrich Hetsch |
| Completed | 1833 |
The Great Synagogue is the main synagogue of the Jewish community in Copenhagen, Denmark. The synagogue is defined by its unique architecture around the Ark of the Law. During the first half of the 19th century, synagogues continued to be built in the classical tradition but there began to be a revival of Greek and Roman architecture. The Great Synagogue in Copenhagen is one of a few synagogues of its period to use Egyptian elements in the columns, ceiling and cornice over the ark.[1]
During World War II, the Torah scrolls of the synagogue were hidden at the Trinitatis Church and were returned to the synagogue after the war.
A shooting occurred outside the synagogue on 15 February 2015, killing a Jewish community member who had been providing security and wounding two Danish Security and Intelligence Service police officers who were shot in the arms and legs.[2][3][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ Diana Muir Appelbaum, "Jewish Identity and Egyptian Revival Architecture", Journal of Jewish Identities, 2012 (5[2]) p. 7.
- ^ Copenhagen hit by second deadly shooting BBC. 15 February 2015
- ^ "Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue: Danish police". Reuters. 14 Feb 2015.
- ^ Ritter; Adamson, Thomas. "Denmark on edge as 2nd shooting within hours rocks capital". Associated Press. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ Stender Pedersen, Mette; Krogh Andersen, Peter (2/15/15). "Skudoffer ved københavnsk synagoge var en ung jøde". DR Nyheder. Danmarks Radio (DR). Danmarks Radio (DR). Retrieved 15 February 2015.
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Further reading
"Synagogue". Encyclopaedia Judaica. Jerusalem: Keter. 965-07-0250-4.
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