this is the synagogue in brasov , near to the schei gate . was built between 1899 and 1901 in the spanish style with roman and gothic elements and renovated in 2001 .
jews have lived in brasov since 1807, when Rabbi Aaron Ben Jehuda was given permission to live in the city, a privilege until then granted only to saxons. the jewish community of brasov was officially founded 19 years later, followed by the first jewish school in 1864 and the building of the synagogue in 1901. the jewish population of brasov expanded rapidly to 1,280 people in 1910 and 4,000 in 1940 and 6000 in 1950 . after that almost everybody left . now the community has some 200 members .
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The colour is so striking. Excellent photo.
Unusual colour combination for a church. It is beautiful. I like the photo you have on the side where is snow.
Isn't it lovely.
Alex
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Oh, I like the design and the red and white colour bricks of the church. Very beautiful.
I sure have been enjoying the church photos! They are great. Thanks for posting them.
Unusual striped design.
nice photos. can the synagogue be visited now?
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