Obj. ID: 25332
Jewish Architecture Synagogue in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
The synagogue of 's-Hertogenbosch, also known as the Bossche synagogue was originally constructed in 1823 but it was rebuilt in 1886 based on the designs by the architect Isaac Gosschalk and subsequently renovated in 1937/36. After the Second World War, the building once again functioned as a synagogue. During this time, the Torah Ark and bimah were taken from the synagogue in Zaltbommel (1864, now destroyed) and placed in this synagogue. The marble Ten Commandments in the pediment of the Torah Ark originate from the synagogue of Monnickendam. During the 1970s, the synagogue became neglected and eventually lost its original function.
In 1997, the building has been redeveloped as a musical theater after which the bima was moved to Sliedrecht in 2003. Although the building lost its religious function, the Torah Ark and women’s gallery can still be viewed in the concert hall.
In 1996, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the restored building was reopened as a musical theater.
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van Agt, J.F., Edward van Voolen. Synagogen in Nederland (Hilversum: Gooi and Sticht, 1988)
van Voolen, Edward, Paul Meijer. Synagogen van Nederland (Zutphen: Walburg Pers, 2006)