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− | The Synagogue in Lendava is one of the three synagogues that remained in Slovenia. Along with [[Maribor Synagogue Cultural Centre|Maribor Synagogue]], one of the oldest synagogues in Europe, the Lendava Synagogue (built in the 18th Century) functions as a historical heritage and a cultural centre. The third synagogue, the smaller praying centre at the Ljubljana Town Hall, serves for | + | The Synagogue in Lendava is one of the three synagogues that remained in Slovenia. Along with the[[Maribor Synagogue Cultural Centre|Maribor Synagogue]], one of the oldest synagogues in Europe, the Lendava Synagogue (built in the 18th Century) functions as a historical heritage and a cultural centre. The third synagogue, the smaller praying centre at the Ljubljana Town Hall, serves for religious purposes. |
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In the past the Lendava Synagogue functioned as religious centre for Jews from the Prekmurje region. It had room for about 150 worshippers, next to the synagogue there was a Jewish school and a residence for the rabbi. The former School was demolished in the end of the 90s.
Today the cultural and art programme in the Synagogue is managed by the Lendava-Lendva Institute for Culture and Promotion (ZKPL-MPIL). It serves as a venue for concerts and exhibitions, current exhibition is devoted to the history of Jews in the Lendava region.
See also
External links
- Sinagoga Lendava on wikipedia (in Slovenian)