Hecht Synagogue
| Hecht Synagogue | |
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| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Status | Active |
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| Location |  Jerusalem,Israel |
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| Architect(s) | Ram Karmi |
| Completed | 1981 |
Hecht Synagogue(Hebrew:בית הכנסת הכט) is a synagogue located on theMount Scopuscampus of theHebrew University of Jerusalem.
History
[edit]The Hecht synagogue was established by the family ofMayer Jacob "Chic" Hecht(1928-2006), aRepublicanUnited States SenatorfromNevadaandU.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas.It is noted for the unique arrangement of theTorah arkand panoramic view of theOld City of Jerusalemfrom a huge window.[1]The building was designed by Israeli architectRam Karmi.Construction was completed in June 1981.
The synagogue overlooks theTemple Mount.The building is constructed ofJerusalem stonewith a women's section on the gallery floor. The synagogue does not operate on Sabbath and the Jewish holidays.[2]
See also
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- Architecture of Israel
- History of the Jews in Israel
- List of synagogues in Israel
- Synagogues of Jerusalem
References
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Media related toHecht Synagogueat Wikimedia Commons
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