Stockholm Synagogue, Moorish Revival synagogue in Norrmalm, Sweden.
The Stockholm Synagogue is a place of worship in the Norrmalm neighborhood featuring four towers with rectangular forms that echo the architecture of the ancient Temple of Jerusalem. The building holds approximately 900 worshippers, and beneath it sits a library storing religious texts and historical documents.
An earlier place of worship from around 1790 served the community until 1870, when this new building designed by Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander took its place. The construction marked the community's growth and its expanding role in the city.
The congregation follows an egalitarian, Conservative rite, and progressive services are held a few times a month in an adjoining room. Since 2015 the rabbi has been Ute Steyer, the first woman to hold that post in Sweden. The Jewish Community Library below holds the collection of Chief Rabbi Marcus Ehrenpreis, who served from 1914 to 1951.
Visitors must register at least 72 hours in advance due to security requirements at this location. It is best to contact the site ahead of time and allow adequate planning time before arriving.
The exterior walls carry Hebrew verses from scripture, with a section on the building's rear wall featuring words about peace from the prophet Isaiah. These inscriptions create a direct link between the physical structure and spiritual texts that catch visitors' attention as they pass.
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