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Ancient Synagogue of Pfaffenhoffen

Practical info

Type of location: Closed synagogue

Ancient Synagogue of Pfaffenhoffen

Passage du Schneeberg, 67350 Pfaffenhoffen

+33 (0)3 88 07 80 05 (Musée de l’Image populaire)

La Synagogue (valdemoder.fr)

Historical description

Pfaffenhoffen

The Jewish presence in Pfaffenhoffen probably dates from the beginning of the 14th century. In 1683 the first synagogue in Pfaffenhoffen was built. However, it was destroyed shortly afterwards. This did not prevent the Jewish community from growing from three ... Read more