| Peitav Synagogue | |
|---|---|
Latvian: Peitavas ielas sinagoga | |
 The restored synagogue interior, in 2013 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 6/8 Pietavas Street, Vecrīga, Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
  Location of the synagogue in Riga | |
| Geographic coordinates | 56°56′45″N 24°06′38″E / 56.94583°N 24.11056°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) |
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| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed | 1905 |
| Materials | Brick |
| [1] | |
The Peitav Synagogue (Latvian: Peitavas ielas sinagoga) or Peitav-Shul (Yiddish: פאייטאוו שול) is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 6/8 Pietavas Street, Vecrīga, in Riga, Latvia.
Designed by Wilhelm Neumann in the Art Nouveau and Egyptian Revival styles, the synagogue was completed in 1905. It was devastated by Nazis and was partially destroyed on 4 July 1941. Used for profane purposes during World War II and damaged by bombings in 1995 and 1998, the synagogue was restored and reopened in 2009.[1] It is a center of the Latvian Jewish community and recognized by the Latvian government as an architectural monument of national significance.[2][3][4]
- ^ a b "Peitavas Synagogue in Riga". Historic Synagogues of Europe. Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. n.d. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Jewish Community of Latvia. "The Riga Synagogue on Peitavas Street (Peitav Shul)". jews.lv. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ "Latvian president and prime minister join in celebration of Historic Riga Synagogue Renovation" (PDF). The Latvian Institute. August 27, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 3, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ Shamee, Maureen (August 28, 2009). "Reopening of the renovated sole synagogue in Riga". European Jewish Press. Archived from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2014.