Obernai Synagogue

Memorable and heart warming visit!

A memorable visit to the Alsace region's diverse heritage. The Jewish community in Obernai has been there since year 1250 where all 3 religions in the village have been living and working together for...

Memorable and heart warming visit!

A memorable visit to the Alsace region's diverse heritage. The Jewish community in Obernai has been there since year 1250 where all 3 religions in the village have been living and working together for...

Best religious building in town

The synagogue testifies to the town's Jewish past, which fortunately has not been interrupted by 1940-45. It is a still active synagogue, of simple beauty.

Best religious building in town

The synagogue testifies to the town's Jewish past, which fortunately has not been interrupted by 1940-45. It is a still active synagogue, of simple beauty.

Interesting

In the middle of all the Alsatian towns, with their skylines dominated by the spires of their Churches, it was interesting to find this synagogue, with Hebrew Scriptures written on the arch over the e...