Kehilat Gesher, Multilingual synagogue in 17th arrondissement, Paris, France
Kehilat Gesher is a synagogue located in the 17th arrondissement at Rue Léon Cogniet, combining contemporary architectural elements with traditional Jewish design features. The building functions as a space for religious services and regular community gatherings.
This congregation was founded in 1993 by Rabbi Tom Cohen, becoming the first bilingual liberal community of its kind in Paris. It emerged from the initiative of Jewish and Franco-American families seeking a new approach to religious practice.
The name Kehilat Gesher means Community of Bridges, reflecting how this place brings together French and English speakers in its religious life. Visitors experience a community that intentionally connects different language groups within its worship and gatherings.
First-time visitors should contact the administration at least one week before attending a service to arrange their visit. The community operates on an annual cycle running from September through August, organizing its regular activities around this schedule.
Services here take place in three languages: Hebrew, English, and French, an uncommon feature for synagogues in Paris. This linguistic variety allows people from different backgrounds to experience their religious practice in familiar ways.
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