Synagogues of the World

Bulgaria

Synagogue of Sofia
Etching by Dora Shampanier from the
collection “Synagogues in Glory & in Ruins”

The sephardic synagogue in Sofia

Great Synagogue in Sofia

Great Synagogue in Sofia

Great Synagogue in Sofia

Great Synagogue in Sofia

Back facade, Great Synagogue, Sofia

Zion Synagogue in Plovdiv

Zion Synagogue in Plovdiv

Zion Synagogue, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

 

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

Sources: Dora Shampanier etchings reprinted with permission from the collection “Synagogues in Glory & in Ruins”

Sephardic Synagogue from Judaica Philatelic Resources

Other Photos from HaChayim HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library (© Jono David Media)