Neue Synagoge, Orthodox Jewish community center in the old town of Ulm, Germany

The Neue Synagoge in Ulm is a Jewish community center in the heart of the old town featuring a synagogue, ritual bath, community hall, library, kindergarten, and youth center. The spaces are designed to serve both religious and social purposes for the local Jewish community.

The IRGW community center opened on 2 December 2012, built to designs by Cologne architect Susanne Gross for the Israelitische Religionsgemeinschaft Württembergs. It was the first new synagogue in Württemberg after World War II, since only Stuttgart had rebuilt. The old Ulm synagogue destroyed in the November 1938 pogroms stood a few meters away, not on this site.

The southeast corner features the Jerusalem Window with Star of David patterns that connect directly to Jewish traditions. The Torah shrine was donated by the Strauss family and shapes the inner space with personal history.

The center is open to visitors, though advance registration is recommended to attend services or take guided tours. Visiting hours are limited, so check ahead to confirm when the center is accessible.

The building was designed by architect Susanne Gross and opened in 2012 with attendance from former German President Joachim Gauck. This high-level opening underscored the national importance of restoring Jewish life in Germany.