Centro Israelita do Paraná, Conservative synagogue in Curitiba, Brazil
The Centro Israelita do Paraná is a synagogue and community center in Curitiba that houses religious spaces, educational facilities, and a Holocaust museum. The building serves as the main gathering place where worship, learning, and remembrance activities take place.
The Jewish community of Curitiba established its first organization, the Union Israelita do Paraná, in 1913 to meet religious and cultural needs. This early foundation eventually grew into the present-day center that continues to serve the community.
The center maintains the Koleinu choir, whose members perform traditional Jewish music regularly and help preserve Hebrew musical heritage within the southern Brazilian community. These musical traditions are woven into the fabric of how the community celebrates and remembers its roots.
Visitors are welcome to explore the different areas of the facility, including prayer spaces and the museum section. It helps to check ahead about visiting times and ongoing activities so you can plan your visit according to your interests.
The Salomão Guelmann Jewish day school has operated within the center since 1921, offering education rooted in Jewish traditions and values. This school represents one of the oldest continuous Jewish educational programs in the region.
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