Montmartre Synagogue
Orthodox synagogue in Paris, France
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The Montmartre Synagogue (French: Synagogue de la rue Sainte-Isaure) is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on the Rue Sainte-Isaure, in the XV111e arrondissement of Paris, France.
| Montmartre Synagogue | |
|---|---|
French: Synagogue de la rue Sainte-Isaure | |
The synagogue façade in 2015 | |
  Location of the synagogue in Paris | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | |
| Synagogue | |
| Ownership | Association of the Israelite Consistory of Paris |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 13 rue Saint-Isaure, XVIIIe arrondissement, Paris |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 48°53′37″N 2°20′38″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architects |
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| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | International |
| Completed | 1907; 1939 |
| Materials | Brick |
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Since 1904 a small Jewish temple has been functioning at this location. In 1907, baron Edmond de Rothschild contributed to its expansion.
During the Second World War, in 1941 the synagogue was damaged by far-right French collaborators.[4]
From 1975 to 2006, Chief Rabbi Meyer Zini served at the synagogue and led the Montmartre community for over thirty years. When he arrived, this Ashkenazi synagogue was sparsely attended, if not nearly abandoned. He revitalized community life, attracted a large congregation, and established a Talmud Torah. His spiritual leadership, characterized by strong Zionist commitment and a central emphasis on the Land of Israel, deeply influenced the community’s youth, many of whom eventually chose to emigrate to Israel.
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