the synagogue
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The Synagogue. Georgiadis Stratos Outsetaris Aggelos 6 th Grade - 3 rd Primary School, Veria , Greece. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Synagogue
Georgiadis StratosOutsetaris Aggelos6th Grade - 3rd Primary School, Veria, Greece
In the Barbouta area there is an old synagogue. It was built in the middle of the 16th century when the Jews from the Spain came to Veria. Its decoration was inspired by the Spanish tradition and culture.
It is one of the oldest synagogues in Greece. It was restored in the 1990’.
Today the Synagogue is closed. It is planned to be a museum.
Ehal
The most holy place in synagogue,
where the rule’s cylinders were
kept.
Tevah
In this place, the rabbi was remaining standing, reading the kaddish (prayer).
Authentic decorative motifs on the roof
The Ten Orders of Moses
The names of synagogue’s benefactors
Menorah
The Solomon’s church
The old and the new loft
Jewish equipment