The former Lemnaria Synagogue was constructed in 1835 and has been home to one of the city’s central synagogues for over 100 years. Today, only the facade of the original has been preserved. The seven-armed candlestick on the front of the house was only installed in the early 2000s. At that time, the building was run down and had to be completely rebuilt.
It’s a challenging time for Jewish communities in Europe. Anti-Semitism is on the rise as populism and the politics of the lowest common denominator are gaining traction. Our communities often need round the clock protection and our practices and customs such as keeping Kosher are under pressure from increasing political interference.
