Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku
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Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku is a synagogue, located at 171 Dilara Aliyeva Street, in Baku, Azerbaijan.[3] The synagogue caters for Ashkenazi and Georgian Jews.
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| Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews in Baku | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 171 Dilara Aliyeva Street, Baku |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
 Location in Azerbaijan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°22′32″N 49°50′16″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Alexander Harber (2003) |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Jerusalem architecture |
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| Materials | White stone |
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History
In 1946, a building of former depot of the civil defense on the corner of Korganov (now Rasul Rza) and Pervomayskaya (now Dilara Aliyeva) Streets in a semi-basement place was allocated for the present synagogue.[4] The building was repaired and re-equipped for needs of communities together with a community of Georgian Jews of Azerbaijan. Two praying halls were built there: a big one for the Ashkenazi Jews and a small one for Georgian Jews. Means were collected in the result of voluntary donations donated by Azerbaijani Jews. In 2002, it was decided to build a new building for the synagogue. Opening of the new synagogue was held on March 9, 2003.[5][1][6]
At present,[when?] Rabbi Shneor Segal, leader of Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States is the Chief Rabbi of the synagogue and the Ashkenazi community.[7]
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