Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel

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]

Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
Location
Location84-86 rue de la Roquette, Paris, France
Architecture
Architect(s)Alexandre Persitz
Arthur-Georges Héaume
Completed1962

References

  1. "Isaac Abravanel (Synagogue de la Roquette)". Observatoire du Patrimoine Religieux. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  2. de Sauto, Martine (November 22, 2013). "Le quotidien d'une synagogue". La Croix. Retrieved November 4, 2016.

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