House of Encounter - former Synagogue Meisenheim

House of Encounter - former Synagogue The former synagogue, an impressive sandstone building, was...

House of Encounter - former synagogue
The former synagogue, a stately sandstone building, was constructed from 1864 to 1866 after the model of the Frankfurt main synagogue. The elevation and proportions are perceived as late-classical. It deliberately forms an axis in the urban landscape with the Christian churches as a historical testament to the religious equality of the denominations of the 19th century. Since November 9, 1988, it has been the "House of Encounter" with a permanent exhibition on the history of Jewish life in and around Meisenheim, featuring exhibits on Jewish religion and culture along with a library. Additionally, there is a lecture and concert hall (approx. 80 people) with a colored stained glass window depicting the shared messianic hope motif of Christians and Jews: the return of the 12 tribes to Zion.

Guided tours of the former synagogue:

Ms. Lautenschläger, 06753 / 2275

Ms. Schwahn, 06753 / 5550

Mr. Held, 06753 / 2038

 

The tours are free of charge. Donations for the sponsoring and support association "Synagogue Meisenheim" are welcome!

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Old World Historical Cultural Tours Sights
Contact details

Phone: (0049) 6753/2207

Opening hours
Monday: 00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday: 00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday: 00:00 - 23:59
Thursday: 00:00 - 23:59
Friday: 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday: 00:00 - 23:59
Sunday: 00:00 - 23:59
Address

Haus der Begegnung
55590 Meisenheim (DE)

Coordinates

Lat: 49.708860
Long: 7.668800

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House of Encounter - former synagogue
The former synagogue, a stately sandstone building, was built from 1864-66 after the model of the Frankfurt main synagogue. The design and proportions are perceived as late classical. It consciously forms an axis in the urban landscape with the Christian churches as a historical testament to the religious equality of the denominations of the 19th century. Since 09.11.1988 it has been the "House of Encounter" with a permanent exhibition on the history of Jewish life in and around Meisenheim, featuring exhibits on Jewish religion and culture along with a library. There is also a lecture and concert hall (approx. 80 people) with a colored stained glass window depicting the shared messianic hope motif of Christians and Jews: the return of the 12 tribes to Zion.

Guided tours of the former synagogue:

Ms. Lautenschläger, 06753 / 2275

Ms. Schwahn, 06753 / 5550

Mr. Held, 06753 / 2038

 

The tours are free of charge. Donations for the sponsoring and support association "Synagogue Meisenheim" are welcome!

House of Encounter - former synagogue The former synagogue, a stately sandstone building, was built from 1864-66 after the model of the Frankfurt main synagogue. The design and proportions are perceived as late classical. It consciously forms an axis in the urban landscape with the Christian churches as a historical testament to the religious equality of the denominations of the 19th century. Since 09.11.1988 it has been the "House of Encounter" with a permanent exhibition on the history of Jewish life in and around Meisenheim, featuring exhibits on Jewish religion and culture along with a library. There is also a lecture and concert hall (approx. 80 people) with a colored stained glass window depicting the shared messianic hope motif of Christians and Jews: the return of the 12 tribes to Zion.
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