Eupatorian Kenassas
The Eupatorian Kenassas is a Karaite Jewish synagogue, located on Karaimskaya Street, in Yevpatoria, Crimea, in Ukraine.[2] The synagogue complex is the oldest active Karaite synagogue in the world.[1]
| Eupatorian Kenassas | |
|---|---|
Entrance to the Karaite Kenassa | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Karaite Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Karaimskaya Street, 68, Yevpatoria, Crimea |
| Country | Ukraine |
Location of the synagogue in Ukraine | |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°11′55″N 33°22′27″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Karaite architecture |
| Date established | 1837 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1837 |
| [1] | |
Overview
The Crimean Karaites (karaev) complex covers 0.25 hectares (0.62 acres) and consists of large and small meeting spaces, religious schools (Midrash), charity dining, household courtyards, and multiple courtyards. The kenesa has been a centre of the religious life of the Karaites of Yevpatoria since 1837.
Gallery
- Courtyard, in 2013
- Interior and stained glass windows, in 2013
- Interior, in 2013
- Exterior, in 2013
See also
- History of the Jews in Ukraine
- List of Karaite synagogues
- List of synagogues in Ukraine
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References
- Kramer, Howard (13 August 2014). "KENESA OF YEVPATORIA". The Complete Pilgrim. Marietta, GA. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- Complex of Karaite Kenassas in Eupatoria and Other Kenassas Around the World. Vadim Mireyev. 2006. pp. 4–20.
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