Belz Great Synagogue
| Belz Great Synagogue | |
|---|---|
בעלזא בית המדרש הגדול | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hasidic Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Sefard |
| Leadership | Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Jerusalem, Israel |
| Geographic coordinates | 31°47′49.64″N 35°12′27.39″E / 31.7971222°N 35.2076083°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2000 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | East |
| Capacity | Over 4,000 |
| Website | |
| https://www.worldofbelz.org/see-the-shul/ | |
The Belz Great Synagogue (Hebrew: בעלזא בית המדרש הגדול; Belz Beis HaMedrash HaGadol) is one of the largest synagogues in Israel. It was built by the Belz Hasidic community with financial help from its supporters and admirers around the world.
Planning
In the 1980s, Rabbi
Construction
Funds for the ambitious, multimillion-dollar project were raised among Belzer Hasidim and were supplemented by various fundraising projects throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Like the original synagogue, which took 15 years to complete, the new Belz synagogue that now dominates the northern Jerusalem skyline also took 15 years to construct. It was dedicated in 2000.
Its main sanctuary seats 2,589 worshippers. The ornate wooden
In stark contrast to the majestic synagogue, the simple wooden chair and
Building layout
The main sanctuary is used only on
A separate two-story house for the Belzer Rebbe stands adjacent to the synagogue. Here the Rebbe maintains his office and receives guests, as well as resides with his family. The second-floor balcony of the house faces the large, outdoor courtyard of the synagogue, where Hasidim gather for outdoor addresses by the Rebbe and for large celebrations under a giant tent, such as the bar mitzvah banquets for the Rebbe's grandsons in 2008[2] and 2010.[3]
Location
The Belz Great Synagogue is in Kiryat Belz neighborhood, 7 Binat Yisas'har St. 5, Jerusalem.
References
- ^ Spiegel, Yisroel (28 June 2000). "The Belz Beis Medrash in Yerushalayim: Full Circle". De'iah Ve'Dibur. Archived from the original on 4 August 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ Eichler, Rabbi Yisrael. The Belz Bar Mitzvah: Forging another link in the chain. Hamodia, March 6, 2008, pp. A17-A18.
- ^ "Video and Photos: Grand Bar Mitzvah of Grandson of Belzer Rebbe Being Held Tonight". matzav.com. 14 March 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
External links
Media related to Belz Great Synagogue at Wikimedia Commons
- World of Belz: See The Shul Archived 2021-10-26 at the Wayback Machine