Ezras Israel Synagogue
Ezras Izrael Synagogue, also known as the Wołyńska Shul, was a synagogue in Łódź, Poland located at ul. Wólczańska 6 Street. It was built in 1899-1904 from donations by the Jewish merchants including those expelled from Tsarist Lithuania and Belarus area. The architect was Gustaw Landau-Gutenteger. The synagogue flourished for only three decades. It was burned to the ground by the Nazis on November 11, 1939 before the Łódź Ghetto was set up.[1]
 Synagogue before destruction |
 Location of the Ezras Israel Synagogue in relation to the World War II Ghetto (blue) |
| Ezras Israel Synagogue Synagoga Ezras Izrael | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Destroyed Synagogue |
| Location | |
| Location | Łódź, Poland |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Gustaw Landau-Gutenteger |
| Completed | 1899-1904. Destroyed in November 1939 |
| Materials | Bricks and mortar |
See also
- Great Synagogue (Łódź)
- Stara Synagogue, Łódź
References
- Ezras Izrael Synagogue in Łódź, Poland. Shtetlinks. Jewishgen.org
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.