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− | The Synagogue | + | The [[Lendava Synagogue]] is one of the three synagogues still remaining 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 | + | In the past the Lendava Synagogue functioned as religious centre for Jewish people 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 1990s. |
− | 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 | + | Today the cultural and art programme in the [[Lendava 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 Jewish people in the Lendava region. In 2009 on the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel, the Lendava Synagogue hosted a photographic exhibition by David Rubinger. So far, the synagogue has also hosted many traditional, jazz and klezmer musicians. |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | *[http://www.zkp-lendava.si/SI_vsebina.php?id=SI_13a_sinagoga The | + | *[http://www.zkp-lendava.si/SI_vsebina.php?id=SI_13a_sinagoga The History of Lendava Synagogue] (in Slovenian) |
*[http://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinagoga_Lendava Lendava Synagogue on Wikipedia] (in Slovenian) | *[http://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinagoga_Lendava Lendava Synagogue on Wikipedia] (in Slovenian) | ||
Revision as of 14:00, 20 October 2010
In the past the Lendava Synagogue functioned as religious centre for Jewish people 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 1990s.
Today the cultural and art programme in the Lendava 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 Jewish people in the Lendava region. In 2009 on the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel, the Lendava Synagogue hosted a photographic exhibition by David Rubinger. So far, the synagogue has also hosted many traditional, jazz and klezmer musicians.
See also
External links
- The History of Lendava Synagogue (in Slovenian)
- Lendava Synagogue on Wikipedia (in Slovenian)