The Synagogue

Georgiadis StratosOutsetaris Aggelos6th Grade - 3rd Primary School, Veria, Greece

In the Barbouta area there is an old synagogue. It was built in the middle of the 16th century when the Jews from the Spain came to Veria. Its decoration was inspired by the Spanish tradition and culture.

It is one of the oldest synagogues in Greece. It was restored in the 1990’.

Today the Synagogue is closed. It is planned to be a museum.

Ehal

The most holy place in synagogue,

where the rule’s cylinders were

kept.

Tevah

In this place, the rabbi was remaining standing, reading the kaddish (prayer).

Authentic decorative motifs on the roof

The Ten Orders of Moses

The names of synagogue’s benefactors

Menorah

The Solomon’s church

The old and the new loft

Jewish equipment