Larnaca Synagogue

Hasidic synagogue in Larnaca, Cyprus

For similarly named synagogues, see Great Synagogue.

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Larnaca Synagogue
(Great Synagogue of Cyprus)

The synagogue in 2019

Religion
Affiliation| Hasidic Judaism
Rite| Nusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational status| Synagogue
Leadership| Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin
Status| Active
Location
Location| Apollodorou 4, Larnaca
Country| Cyprus

Location of the synagogue in Cyprus

Geographic coordinates| 34°54′46″N 33°37′47″E﻿ / ﻿34.912787°N 33.629853°E﻿ / 34.912787; 33.629853
Architecture
Type| Synagogue architecture
Style| Modernist
Completed| 2005
Materials| Stone
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The Larnaca Synagogue or Great Synagogue of Cyprus, also known as the Cyprus Central Synagogue, is a Hasidic Jewish congregation and synagogue, that is located at Apollodorou 4, in Larnaca, Cyprus. Designed in the Modernist style, the synagogue was completed in 2005.[1] It is the largest and oldest of the five synagogues in Cyprus. The synagogue was inaugurated on 12 September 2003.[citation needed]

## Overview

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The synagogue is affiliated with the Orthodox denomination, but welcomes Jews from other denominations and visitors of all backgrounds.[citation needed]

Until its opening, Cyprus was the only EU nation without an active synagogue. Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger told a crowd at the inauguration ceremony, "This is a historic event for Cyprus. We are very happy Cyprus is open to all religions."[2] Cypriot Education Minister Pefkios Georgiades said, "Cyprus is a state where all religions are tolerated and we welcome the Jewish synagogue." The ceremony included the inauguration of a Torah scroll and the laying of the cornerstone for a mikveh.

## See also

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* Judaism portal
* Cyprus portal

* History of the Jews in Cyprus
* Arie Zeev Raskin

## References

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1. ^ a b "Contemporary Synagogue in Larnaca". Historic Synagogues of Europe. Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. n.d. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
2. ^ "Mazal tov! Cyprus gets first synagogue". Haaretz. September 13, 2005. Retrieved October 10, 2017.

## External links

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Media related to Larnaca Synagogue at Wikimedia Commons

* "Chief Rabbinate of Cyprus". Retrieved August 24, 2024.

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