Spanish Small Temple Explained

The Spanish Small Temple (ro|Temlul Mic Spaniol), also known as the Ca'al Cicu, was a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 37 Banu Maracine Street, in Bucharest, Romania. The synagogue was completed in 1846 and demolished in 1986.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

The building was devastated by the far-right Legionaries in 1941. The synagogue was rebuilt after World War II; however, in 1986, along with the Malbim Synagogue and the Grand Spanish Temple, the building was demolished to make room for the Union Boulevard in Bucharest.^[3]

See also

• History of the Jews in Bucharest
• History of the Jews in Romania
• List of synagogues in Romania
• List of synagogues in Bucharest
• Legionnaires' rebellion and Bucharest pogrom

Notes and References

1. Book: Sfetcu, Nicolae . Ghid turistic București . ro . Bucharest Tourist Guide: Pocket Edition . 2015 . Sinagoga Cahal Cicu [Spanish Small Temple] . . 145 .
2. Web site: Fostul cartier evreiesc din Bucuresti . Templul mic spaniol „Ca’al Cicu” 1846 . December 2010 .
3. Web site: Bucharest Unknown . ro . Templul Mic Spaniol "Ca'al Cicu", fost pe Strada Banu Maracine 37 . A fost grav afectat de legionari in 1941. Dupa cutremurul din 1977, templul a fost renovat si redeschis in 1978. In 1986, a fost demolat. [It was badly damaged by legionaries in 1941. After the 1977 earthquake, the temple was renovated and reopened in 1978. In 1986, it was demolished.] . The Little Spanish Temple "Ca'al Cicu", on Banu Maracine Street 37 .