Synagogue of the Israelite Argentine Congregation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Synagogue of the Israelite Argentine Congregation(Templo Libertad) |
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Spanish: Sinagoga de la Congregación Israelita Argentina
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The synagogue façade in 2007
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Sergio Bergman |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Libertad 769, Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
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| Architectural type | Synagogue architecture |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| Date established | c. 1890s (as a congregation) |
| Groundbreaking | 1897 |
| Completed | 1932 |
| Capacity | 700 worshippers |
The Synagogue of the Israelite Argentine Congregation, also known as the Liberty Temple (Templo Libertad), is a special Jewish place of worship called a synagogue. It's located on Libertad Street in Buenos Aires, Argentina, close to the famous Teatro Colón. This synagogue is home to the Congregación Israelita de la República Argentina, which is the oldest Jewish community in Argentina, started in the 1890s. It also has a museum about Jewish history.
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History of the Liberty Temple
Building the Synagogue
The first stone for the synagogue was placed in 1897. It took a long time to build, about 35 years! The building was finally finished and opened in 1932.
Two engineers, Alejandro Enquin and Eugenio Gantner, were in charge of designing and building this important place.
What the Synagogue Looks Like
The synagogue's style is called Romanesque Revival. This means it looks like old Roman buildings, but with a new twist. The design was inspired by synagogues built in Germany in the mid-1800s.
The building is quite large and can hold many people. It has space for about 700 worshippers inside.
See also
In Spanish: Templo Libertad - Congregación Israelita de la República Argentina para niños
- History of the Jews in Argentina
- List of synagogues in Argentina
External Links
- Official Website: http://templolibertad.org.ar
