12, rue Pouchkine, synagogue chorale de Kharkiv6 photos
12, rue Pouchkine, Synagogue de Chorale de Kharkiv
The Choral Synagogue of Kharkiv is a unique monument of Jewish synagogue architecture. Its architectural style incorporates elements of various European styles from different periods, including Moorish and Romanesque-Gothic influences, which set it apart from synagogues in Western Ukraine.
Built in the Art Nouveau style, this synagogue was constructed in 1906. At that time, the dilapidated existing prayer house had been closed by the provincial authorities, forcing the congregation to pray in private premises. In 1909, the management of the First Jewish Prayer House entrusted the Imperial Saint Petersburg Architectural Society with organizing a competition to design new plans for the Choral Synagogue in Kharkiv. J.G. Gevirtz won the competition.
Previously, on this site stood the mansion of the Zarudny family, built in the early 19th century according to the designs of architect P.A. Yaroslavsky. In the 1860s, the building was used as a men’s and then a women’s boarding school; from 1867 to 1906, it served as the First Jewish Prayer House. Documentation indicates that in 1887, the First Jewish Prayer House had approximately 800 members. During the fair season, up to 3,000 additional Jews would arrive in the city for trade activities. In 1910, the old synagogue was demolished to make way for the construction of the new one.
The foundation stone of the new Choral Synagogue was laid on May 10, 1910. The old synagogue was demolished in the same year, and by September 1913, the new unique building had been completed.
The synagogue was used for its intended purpose for approximately 10 years before being nationalized by the Soviet authorities in 1923 and converted into a Jewish workers’ club. The club operated in the building until 1941, and after the war, the remaining structure was used as a sports hall. During renovations for new functions, its unique interior designs were destroyed, and the space was divided into two levels by concrete barriers. In 1990, the synagogue building was returned to the religious community and restored.
According to some locals, during the post-war years, a boxing gym was also located in the basement of the synagogue building.
#Kharkiv #Ukraine #Jewishhistory #Architecture
The Choral Synagogue of Kharkiv is a unique monument of Jewish synagogue architecture. Its architectural style incorporates elements of various European styles from different periods, including Moorish and Romanesque-Gothic influences, which set it apart from synagogues in Western Ukraine.
Built in the Art Nouveau style, this synagogue was constructed in 1906. At that time, the dilapidated existing prayer house had been closed by the provincial authorities, forcing the congregation to pray in private premises. In 1909, the management of the First Jewish Prayer House entrusted the Imperial Saint Petersburg Architectural Society with organizing a competition to design new plans for the Choral Synagogue in Kharkiv. J.G. Gevirtz won the competition.
Previously, on this site stood the mansion of the Zarudny family, built in the early 19th century according to the designs of architect P.A. Yaroslavsky. In the 1860s, the building was used as a men’s and then a women’s boarding school; from 1867 to 1906, it served as the First Jewish Prayer House. Documentation indicates that in 1887, the First Jewish Prayer House had approximately 800 members. During the fair season, up to 3,000 additional Jews would arrive in the city for trade activities. In 1910, the old synagogue was demolished to make way for the construction of the new one.
The foundation stone of the new Choral Synagogue was laid on May 10, 1910. The old synagogue was demolished in the same year, and by September 1913, the new unique building had been completed.
The synagogue was used for its intended purpose for approximately 10 years before being nationalized by the Soviet authorities in 1923 and converted into a Jewish workers’ club. The club operated in the building until 1941, and after the war, the remaining structure was used as a sports hall. During renovations for new functions, its unique interior designs were destroyed, and the space was divided into two levels by concrete barriers. In 1990, the synagogue building was returned to the religious community and restored.
According to some locals, during the post-war years, a boxing gym was also located in the basement of the synagogue building.
#Kharkiv #Ukraine #Jewishhistory #Architecture
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