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Origin and history

The synagogue of Diemeringen, located at 10 rue du Vin (former Jewish Street), was built in 1867-1868 on the plans of architect Louis Furst. It replaces a temporary oratory installed in a private house after the destruction of an earlier synagogue, promised to be rebuilt by the Count of Salm-Salm before the Revolution. This project, interrupted by political upheavals, left the local Jewish community without a dedicated place of worship for decades.

In 1906, a fire ravaged the synagogue, forcing the community to sell an adjacent Jewish school to finance its restoration. The building, destroyed during the Second World War, was finally reopened to worship in 1947 after rehabilitation work. Its architecture, marked by four-span lateral elevations and a gable decorated with the Tables of the Law, reflects the importance of the Jewish community in Diemeringen from the 18th century.

Classified as a historical monument in 1999, the synagogue illustrates both the turbulent history of the Jews in Alsace and their resilience. Its official inscription (decree of 6 December 1999) protects today this religious and architectural heritage, still owned by a cult association. The Rue du Vin, where it stands, recalls by its ancient name the Jewish historical district of the city.

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