Synagogues of the World

Belgium

The Great Synagogue of Brussels Interior

The Great Synagogue of Brussels built in 1878

The Hollandse Synagogue of Antwerp Interior

The Hollandse Synagogue of Antwerp built in 1893

The Oosten Synagogue of Antwerp Interior

The Oosten Synagogue of Antwerp built 1913-1914

The Sephardic Synagogue of Antwerp

The above postcard from 1902 depicts the
Bouwmeestersaat Synagogue in Antwerp, which opened in 1893.

Synagogue in Liege

Rue de la Regence Synagogue, Brussels

 

To learn about the history of the Belgian Jewish community, click here.

Sources: Photos copyright Belgian Tourist Office - NYC/USA; Postcards courtesy of Judaica Philatelic Resources; Rue de la Regence Synagogue photo courtesy of HaChayim HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library (© Jono David Media)