Synagogue Architecture - Gallery

Gallery

The Storch Synagogue in Breslau, built in 1829, is notable for its gallery for women, designed by the German architect Karl Ferdinand Langhams, who specialised in the design of galleries for opera houses.


  • Example of contemporary synagogue architecture: Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Houston, Texas by Levin/Brown Architects .

  • The Karlsruhe synagogue has the outline of a Star of David (hardly notable from ground outside).

  • Interior of Congregation Beth Yeshurun's sanctuary.

  • Typical sanctuary elements include stained glass windows, Ark, and ner tamid (eternal flame). These examples designed by artist David Ascalon

  • Example of brutalist architecture:Congregation Beth Israel (North Adams, Massachusetts) by The Office of Michael Rosenfeld }}

  • Interior View of Dohany Street Synagogue

  • Exterior View of Dohany Street Synagogue

  • Exterior Closeup of Dohany Street Synagogue

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