Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel

Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel
Basic information
Location 84-86 rue de la Roquette, Paris, France
Affiliation Judaism
Architectural description
Architect(s) Alexandre Persitz
Arthur-Georges Héaume
Completed 1962

The Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel, also known as the Synagogue de la Roquette, is a historic synagogue in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was built in 1962 for Jews who emigrated to France from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia as a result of decolonization.[1][2] It was designed by architects Alexandre Persitz and Arthur-Georges Héaume in the Modernist style. It was named in memory of Isaac Abravanel.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Isaac Abravanel (Synagogue de la Roquette)". Observatoire du Patrimoine Religieux. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ de Sauto, Martine (November 22, 2013). "Le quotidien d'une synagogue". La Croix. Retrieved November 4, 2016.

Coordinates: 48°51′22″N 2°22′35″E / 48.8560°N 2.3763°E / 48.8560; 2.3763


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