Bergische Synagoge, Jewish synagogue in Barmen district, Wuppertal, Germany
The Bergische Synagogue is a place of worship for the Jewish community in Wuppertal's Barmen district. The building features nine narrow windows arranged to represent a Chanukkia, and a contemporary glass tower that defines its modern design.
The building opened in 2002 as a replacement for the original Barmen Synagogue, which was destroyed during the 1938 pogroms. Its construction marked the rebuilding of Jewish life in the city following the war.
A Hebrew inscription from the Book of Isaiah appears above the entrance, stating that the house shall be called a place of prayer for all peoples. The text reflects the community's welcoming spirit toward the wider city.
The synagogue is centrally located in the Barmen district and easily accessible by foot or public transport. As an active place of worship, visitors should be aware of standard etiquette and may want to check ahead for visiting hours or community events.
The land for the building was provided by the Evangelical Church of Rhineland, showing an unusual gesture of understanding between two faith communities. This demonstrates local solidarity that developed over the decades following the war.
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