Red Synagogue of Jonava
| Red Synagogue of Jonava | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Location | |
| Location |  Jonava, Lithuania |
| Geographic coordinates | 55°04′09″N 24°16′20″E / 55.06917°N 24.27222°E |
The Red Synagogue of Jonava (Lithuanian: Jonavos raudonoji sinagoga) is a destroyed synagogue in Jonava.
History[edit]
In 1941 80% of Jonava's population was Jewish and town had seven synagogues.[1]
At present only two synagogues remain and both are not in use: Beit Medrash Hagadol Synagogue of Jonava and Jonava Synagogue of Merchants. The other synagogues were destroyed when Jonava was attacked by Nazi Germany.
Red Synagogue of Jonava was the biggest and main synagogue in Jonava. It was located in front of remaining Beit Midrash Hagadol synagogue has been destroyed.[2][3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Janova by Frances Melamed". Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ^ "Žydų paveldo objektų Jonavoje žemėlapis" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2020.
Sources[edit]
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