France / Alsace / Obernai

Ancient Synagogue of Obernai

Practical info

Type of location: Closed synagogue

Ancient Synagogue of Obernai

9, Rue de Sélestat, 67210 Obernai

Obernai (judaisme-alsalor.fr)

Historical description

Obernai

Traces of the old Jewish community can still be seen in this charming tourist town. On ruelle des Juifs, an arched doorway with an engraving in Hebrew signals the entrance to the old synagogue, dating to 1454. On rue du Général-Gouraud the voussoir of an arch bears ... Read more