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Synagogue of Guebwiller

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Synagogue of Guebwiller

7 Rue de l’Ancien Hôpital, 68500 Guebwiller

Synagogue – Guebwiller (ville-guebwiller.fr)

Historical description

Guebwiller

The Jewish presence in Guebwiller dates back to at least the 13th century. About ten families lived there. This encouraged the inauguration of a synagogue at the beginning of the 14th century. Nevertheless, following the persecutions of 1349, this community ceased ... Read more