Polnische Schul
The Polnische Schul (German pronunciation: [/ˈpɔlnɪʃə ˈʃuːl/], Polish: Synagoga Polska w Wiedniu, English: Polish synagogue) was an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located in Leopoldsgasse, Vienna, Austria.
| Polnische Schul | |
|---|---|
Polish: Synagoga Polska w Wiedniu | |
Exterior view of the Polnische Schul | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism (former) |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue (1892–1938) |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Location | |
| Location | Leopoldsgasse 29, Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
Location of the former synagogue in Austria | |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°13′06″N 16°22′39″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Wilhelm Stiassny |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Moorish Revival |
| Completed | 1892 |
| Destroyed | 9-10 November 1938 on Kristallnacht |
| Capacity |
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Designed by Wilhelm Stiassny and completed in 1892, the synagogue was built specifically for the Polish Jewish community[lower-alpha 1] and was loaded with decorative elements and its Moorish Revival style distinguished it clearly from other buildings.[1] The synagogue had seats for 450 male and 317 female worshipers.[2]
The Polnische Schul was destroyed during the Kristallnacht in 1938.[3] Today a modern building stands there with a Tafel.
Notes
- In Vienna, "Polish Jews" was the name given to Jews from Galicia, being the part of Poland in the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the 1795 division of Poland.
References
- "Synagogues". Jewish Communities of Austria. Israel: Anu – Museum of the Jewish People. n.d. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- "Polnische Schul". Lichtzeichen Wien. n.d. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- Martens, Bob; Peter, Herbert (2011). The Destroyed Synagogues of Vienna - Virtual city walks. Vienna: LIT Verlag.
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