Vincennes Synagogue, Religious center in Vincennes, France.
Vincennes Synagogue is a stone building on rue Céline Robert featuring a central bimah and women's gallery with balustrade. The entrance is topped by a triangular pediment and displays classical architectural features from the early 1900s.
The building was constructed in 1907 with funding from banker Daniel Iffla and served as an active religious center throughout its history. It continued to function during World War II and the Vichy period in France.
The synagogue serves both Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish communities, with each group maintaining its own worship spaces and traditions. The building reflects the diversity of the local Jewish population and their distinct religious practices.
Visitors should make reservations if planning to attend services, and weddings or religious celebrations need to be arranged in advance with the administration. The building is easily accessible and located in a quiet area of the town.
The building is one of eight synagogues financed by philanthropist Daniel Iffla, known as Osiris, who supported Jewish religious life across France. It has been recognized as Patrimoine du XXe siecle, marking it as part of an important architectural legacy.
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