The Polish Synagogue (German: Polnische Schul,German pronunciation: [/ˈpɔlnɪʃə ˈʃuːl/]; Polish: Synagoga Polska) was an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located in Leopoldsgasse, Vienna, Austria.

Polish Synagogue
Exterior view of the Polnische Schul
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism (former)
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue (1892–1938)
StatusDestroyed
Location
LocationLeopoldsgasse 29, Vienna
CountryAustria
Polish Synagogue is located in Austria
Polish Synagogue
Location of the former synagogue in Austria
Geographic coordinates48°13′06″N 16°22′39″E / 48.21833°N 16.37750°E / 48.21833; 16.37750
Architecture
Architect(s)Wilhelm Stiassny
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleMoorish Revival
Completed1892
Destroyed9-10 November 1938
on Kristallnacht
Capacity
  • 450 men
  • 317 women

Designed by Wilhelm Stiassny and completed in 1892, the synagogue was built specifically for the Polish Jewish community[a] and was loaded with decorative elements and its Moorish Revival style distinguished it clearly from other buildings.[1] The synagogue had seats for 450 male and 317 female worshipers.[2]

The Polnische Schul was destroyed during the Kristallnacht in 1938.[3] Today a modern building stands there with a Tafel.

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Notes

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  1. ^ In Vienna, "Polish Jews" was the name given to Jews from Galicia, being the part of Poland in the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the 1795 division of Poland.

References

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  1. ^ "Synagogues". Jewish Communities of Austria. Israel: Anu – Museum of the Jewish People. n.d. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Polnische Schul". Lichtzeichen Wien. n.d. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Martens, Bob; Peter, Herbert (2011). The Destroyed Synagogues of Vienna - Virtual city walks. Vienna: LIT Verlag.
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