Building Name: | Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community |
Native Name: | es|Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay |
Image Upright: | 1.4 |
Location: | Centro, Montevideo |
Country: | Uruguay |
Coordinates: | -34.9089°N -56.1926°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Judaism |
Rite: | Nusach Ashkenaz |
Status: | Synagogue |
Functional Status: | Active |
Map Type: | Uruguay Montevideo |
Map Size: | 250 |
Map Relief: | 1 |
Year Completed: | 1981 |
The Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community (es|Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the Centro neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]
The Ashkenazi Jewish community settled in Montevideo in the first decades of the 20th century. This temple opened its doors in 1981.[2] The services are conducted by Chief Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz.[3]