Everyone should see it! The standard of modesty and asceticism is the Synagogue in Batumi. The history of this cultural heritage of Georgia.
Georgia is a multicultural country where you can find traces of different religions. The synagogue in Batumi is one of the most visited religious places. The blog "MadLoba" will tell you where to find it, show some photos and real reviews about this wonderful place.
All about the synagogue in Batumi⬇️
Batumi is a bright, lush city. No wonder they say that the most beautiful places of Georgia. The white synagogue building differs from many others in its modesty and asceticism. It is built without any special decorations both inside and outside.
Jews in Batumi
It's hard to imagine multinational Georgia without Jews. It seems that they have always lived here. Their lives were different.
In Batumi, the Jewish community was formed in 1878, after Adjara became part of Russia. According to the census of 1897, 1,179 people of Jewish nationality lived in the city. By 1923, the number of Jews had increased to 3,700. The newspaper "Jewish Voice" was published.
After the synagogue was closed, life changed. For various reasons, the Jewish population in the 20th century was constantly declining.
The life of the Jewish community began to recover in the late 1980s. There were clubs and courses for those who wanted to learn Hebrew. Sunday school has opened. But Jewish families continued to leave the country. As a result, in 2001 there were about 100 Jews in Batumi.
Are you interested in the history of religion? Choose what view in Georgia? Pay attention to the majestic building of the Batumi Synagogue.
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History of the synagogue
The synagogue at Georgian Jews in Batumi it appeared in the 1880s. It was located in a wooden house and existed almost illegally. Batumi Jews have repeatedly appealed to the authorities with a request for the official opening of the prayer hall. Permission was obtained only in 1899, but the room was small, accommodating only 20 people.
Therefore, the Jewish community appealed to the Russian Emperor Nicholas II with a request to allow them to build a synagogue building at their own expense. The petition was approved, permission was received.
The construction of the Ashkenazi Synagogue took 4 years — from 1900 to 1904. The project was prepared by the famous architect S.L. Volkovich.
Soviet period
In 1923, the synagogue ceased to operate. The premises were used by the city authorities. It returned to its former owners only in 1992-1993 .
In 1998, restoration was carried out with the financial support of the Adjara authorities. The building was restored to its original appearance.
In 2011, the Batumi Synagogue was recognized as an object of cultural heritage. It, like other religious buildings, is a landmark of Georgia.
In the summer there are tourists who are interested in the history of the Jews of Batumi and Adjara.
Address: 33 Vazha-Pshavela str., Batumi.
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