Great Synagogue of Rishon LeZion, Heritage synagogue in Rishon LeZion, Israel.
The Great Synagogue of Rishon LeZion features a two-story architectural design with detailed craftsmanship and traditional Orthodox Jewish structural elements.
Architect Baruch Papiermeister constructed this religious building between 1885 and 1889 with support from Baron Edmond James de Rothschild and Tzvi Livontin.
The synagogue functions as a central institution for religious services, community gatherings, and educational programs about Jewish traditions in Rishon LeZion.
Located at Kikar HaMeyasdim, at the intersection of Rothschild and Ahad Ha'am streets, the synagogue maintains regular prayer services throughout the week.
The building stands as one of the first major religious structures in Rishon LeZion, marking the establishment of Jewish settlement in modern Israel.
Location: Rishon LeZion
Inception: 1885
Founders: Tzvi Livontin, Edmond James de Rothschild
Architects: Baruch Papiermeister
Official opening: 1889
Floors above the ground: 2
Address: כיכר המייסדים, רוטשילד פינת אחד העם, ראשון לציון
GPS coordinates: 31.96434,34.80778
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:38
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