Biella Synagogue

Orthodox synagogue in Biella, Italy

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45°33′56″N 8°02′42″E / 45.565491°N 8.045117°E / 45.565491; 8.045117ArchitectureTypeSynagogue architectureStyleBaroqueCompleted1780MaterialsStone[1]

The Biella Synagogue (Italian: Sinagoga di Biella) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, that is located at Vicolo del Bellone 3, in Biella, Piedmont, Italy. The synagogue was completed in 1780.[1]

History

The synagogue occupies the top floor of a medieval house at Vicolo del Bellone 3, in the heart of the historic Jewish quarter. It is a modestly sized, rectangular room with Baroque decoration, a central bimah and an ornate, seventeenth century, baroque Torah Ark.[2]

The synagogue possesses the oldest known Torah scroll still in use which dates to the 13th century.[3]

In 2009 a 350,000 euro restoration, overseen by the Jewish community in Vercelli and funded from the Piedmont Region and by donations from a number of sources, including a local bank, completed the repair of the roof, and restoration of the Torah Ark, women's gallery and interior. Further restoration work is planned.[2]

The Biella Synagogue is one of about sixteen that survive in Piedmont, including the Synagogue of Casale Monferrato and the Vercelli Synagogue.[2]

See also

  • Judaism portal
  • flagItaly portal

References

  1. ^ a b "Synagogue in Biella". 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.
  2. ^ a b c Gruber, Ruth Ellen (January 25, 2009). "Biella synagogue restored". Jewish Heritage Travel.
  3. ^ Chamberlain, Samuel (March 31, 2021). "Turkish police seize apparent ancient Torah scroll during car search". The New York Post. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
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