The story of Synagogue in Pforzheim
Synagogue in Pforzheim stood in Pforzheim, Germany. The source record dates or describes its construction as: Built 1892, renovated 1930 after anti-Semitic vandalism.
During Kristallnacht the interior was destroyed; remains torn down at the expense of the Jewish community. A memorial was erected in 1967.
The Jewish community
This synagogue served the Jewish community of Pforzheim. During Kristallnacht the interior was destroyed; remains torn down at the expense of the Jewish community.
Architecture and design
The source record dates or describes its construction as: Built 1892, renovated 1930 after anti-Semitic vandalism. Its architectural style is not documented in the supplied record. The architect is not documented.
Life inside the synagogue
The building functioned as a synagogue and communal gathering place in Pforzheim. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.
Destruction
During Kristallnacht the interior was destroyed; remains torn down at the expense of the Jewish community.
The community’s fate
During Kristallnacht the interior was destroyed; remains torn down at the expense of the Jewish community.
The site today
A memorial was erected in 1967.
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