Great Synagogue Jerusalem

On Tu B’Av in 1982, the Beit Knesset HaGadol (The Great Synagogue) was inaugurated in Jerusalem, consecrated in the memory of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and to all the fallen soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces. It is the synagogue dedicated for the use of the Chief Rabbi of Israel and is a symbol of hope and continuation of the Jewish people. Designed by German-born architect Dr. Alexander Friedman, the style was inspired by the ancient Temple. The Main Sanctuary is a sight to behold, seating 1,400 and designed so no seat has an obstructed view. It was meticulously acoustically engineered to maximize the sound experience. The dazzling chandelier weighs over three tons, and the stained-glass windows depict themes of Shabbat, Biblical holidays, and Biblical events.

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