WORMS, GERMANY

Synagogue in Worms

A synagogue associated with the Jewish community of Worms. Destroyed during Kristallnacht, 1938.

Completed
Built 1875 (called the "Neue"/new synagogue; the town's original was 11th century)
Destroyed
1938
Architect / style
Not documented · Not documented
Capacity
Not documented
IMAGE RESEARCH PENDING
OVERVIEW

The story of Synagogue in Worms

Synagogue in Worms stood in Worms, Germany. The source record dates or describes its construction as: Built 1875 (called the "Neue"/new synagogue; the town's original was 11th century).

Destroyed during Kristallnacht, 1938.

The Jewish community

This synagogue served the Jewish community of Worms. The supplied source record does not provide a separate history of the congregation or its population.

Architecture and design

The source record dates or describes its construction as: Built 1875 (called the "Neue"/new synagogue; the town's original was 11th century). 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 Worms. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.

Destruction

Destroyed during Kristallnacht, 1938.

The community’s fate

The supplied source record does not give a separate account of what happened to the Jewish community of Worms. Further community research is required.

The site today

The supplied source record does not identify the present condition of the building or its former site. Further site research is required.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING
  • Lost Synagogues of Europe — Germany 1 13