Synagogue Rachi

Synagogue Rachi is a modern building in Troyes with a prayer room topped by a glass roof and exhibition spaces distributed throughout. The spaces combine contemporary design with functional areas for worship and learning.

The building was completed in 1960 and honors Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac, known as Rashi, a medieval Jewish scholar from Troyes who lived in the 11th century. His influence on Jewish scholarship shaped the foundation of this modern space.

The synagogue honors Rashi's legacy through its exhibitions showing Jewish traditions and religious objects that reflect the intellectual diversity of medieval Jewish life.

The building and exhibitions are best explored through guided tours which should be arranged in advance via the Maison Rachi website. The location is easy to reach from central Troyes and can be visited as part of a broader tour of the old town and its other sites.

The adjacent Maison Rachi complex contains a reconstructed medieval study room showing how the teaching environment worked in Rashi's time. Visitors can see the setting where this renowned scholar created his works and led groups of students.

Location: Troyes

Inception: 1960

Website: http://communaute.rachi-troyes.com

GPS coordinates: 48.29637,4.07063

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07