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Origin and history

The Sarrebourg synagogue, located at 12 rue du Sauvage, was built between 1845 and 1857 in the Moselle department, Lorraine. This building, emblematic of the Jewish heritage of the 19th century, reflects the religious architecture of the period and the importance of the Jewish community in the region. Ranked a historical monument in 1983, it also embodies the challenges of preserving cultural and religious heritage.

During the Second World War, the synagogue was devastated and diverted from its original use by the German occupation forces. This looting and degradation illustrate the persecution of Jewish communities under the Nazi regime. After the war, in the 1950s, the building underwent major renovation to restore its original function.

Since its reopening, the Saarburg Synagogue has again been used by the small local Jewish community for religious services. Its classification as a historic monument in 1984 (official registration) and its management by an association underline its role both spiritual and heritage. The site remains a symbol of resilience and memory, anchored in the urban landscape of Saarsburg.

Available sources, such as Wikipedia and the Merimée database, confirm its exact address and protected status. The synagogue is also part of a wider network of Jewish heritage in Lorraine, reflecting a rich and complex regional history marked by periods of coexistence and conflict.

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