Beit Tikwa synagogue, Modern synagogue in Bielefeld, Germany
Beit Tikwa synagogue occupies a former Lutheran church building on Detmolder Straße and combines traditional room layouts with modern elements for worship. The building includes areas for religious ceremonies, study spaces, and meeting rooms that visitors can reach by public transport.
This site opened in 2008 at a new location after the previous place of worship was destroyed in 1938. The reopening came after decades of absence and marked the return of organized Jewish life to the city.
The community chose a name meaning hope, using the space for regular services and educational programs that make Jewish life visible in the city. People from Bielefeld and the surrounding area gather here for religious celebrations and community connection.
Visitors can reach the building by public transport and will find parking and accessible entrances available. It helps to check the event calendar beforehand to learn about opening times and current programs.
The building was originally a Lutheran church and was later converted into a synagogue, a rare occurrence in post-war Germany. This adaptive reuse received architectural recognition in 2010 for successfully blending old and new.
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