Neue Synagoge Bochum, Modern synagogue in Bochum, Germany
Neue Synagoge Bochum is a contemporary building with a cubic form and exterior walls decorated with flat relief patterns of Stars of David and natural stone elements. The structure houses spaces for worship, education, and community activities.
The building was completed in 2007 and represents the first Jewish house of worship in Bochum since the previous synagogue was destroyed in 1938. It marks the re-establishment of a religious institution after decades of absence.
The building serves as the spiritual center of the Jewish community in the region today. Religious services, classes, and community events happen regularly here, shaping the cultural life of its members.
The building is located at Erich-Mendel-Platz 1 and can be visited through scheduled guided tours. It is best to arrange your visit in advance by contacting the community office.
The building's foundation rests on the remains of the former Schützenhof assembly hall, which operated from 1865 to 1943. This archaeological layer connects the new structure directly to the local past.
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