Synagogue of the Israelite Argentine Congregation explained

Templo Libertad
Location:Libertad 769
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Religious Affiliation:Reform Judaism
Status:Active Synagogue
Leadership:Rab. Sergio Bergman
Website:www.templolibertad.org.ar
Year Completed:1932
Specifications:no

The Sinagoga de la Congregación Israelita Argentina, also called Templo Libertad, is a Reform synagogue located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Situated on Libertad street, near the famous Teatro Colón, the synagogue is home to the Congregación Israelita de la República Argentina and houses a Jewish history museum. The congregation is the oldest in Argentina.[1]

History

The cornerstone was laid in 1897. The construction of the building took 35 years, and it was inaugurated in 1932. The project was led by the engineers Alejandro Enquin and Eugenio Gantner. The building's style has influences from German synagogues of the mid-19th century. It has capacity for 700 people.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/angela-merkel-to-buenos-aires-oldest-congregation-we-must-fight-anti-semitism Angela Merkel to Buenos Aires’ Oldest Congregation: ‘We Must Fight Anti-Semitism’
  2. News: Mejía . Virginia . La sinagoga más antigua de Buenos Aires, que visitaron Albert Einstein y Angela Merkel . es. The most ancient synagogue in Buenos Aires, which was visited by Albert Einstein and Angela Merkel. . 28 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20210113204819/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/la-sinagoga-mas-antigua-buenos-aires-visitaron-nid2203661. 13 January 2021.