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Italian Synagogue

Rehov Hillel 27, Jerusalem, Israel
02-624-1610
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Ranked #38 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Built in a lavish Baroque style, this beautiful synagogue’s interior belonged to a 1719 synagogue in Conegliano Veneto, Italy, which was removed and... more » Owner description: Built in a lavish Baroque style, this beautiful synagogue’s interior belonged to a 1719 synagogue in Conegliano Veneto, Italy, which was removed and transported to Jerusalem in its entirety after the Holocaust. « less
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San Francisco, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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“design as only the italians can”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

the synagogue is located in the italian museum and both are worth seeing. the museum's collection is under glass and shown in detail on video screens. the design and workmanship are superb. the synagogue, which i attended on purim, is beautiful.

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Madison
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Worth the vist”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Still in use, though I'm told people have cusions on the impossible benches during services.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Nice synagogue, unusual design”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

If you are planning visit in the Italian center in Jerusalem, go and see the synagogue. it's decoration is beautiful originally brought from Italy. Also on the entrance floor, there's a chamber with painted ceiling exactly like in the Vatican, really beautiful, worth visiting there. It's not a big place, but if you have time and near by, go there.

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Loxahatchee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Small but very worthwhile visiting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2010
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The synagogue and museum present Italian Jewish items that are quite amazing, beautiful and interesting. I only wish they had a coffee table book for sale, because you weren't allowed to take pictures. Among the items were several Ketubahs from the 1700s and a very old circumcision kit (made me cross my legs). If you are anywhere in the vicinity,... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Un bijou d'histoire!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
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