Oni Synagogue, a historic landmark of Racha's Jewish community, in the town of Oni. The building was constructed between 1890 and 1895 in the Moorish style, rare for Georgian architecture: the design was brought from Europe at the initiative of the local rabbi.
In the past, Oni's Jewish community was one of the largest in Georgia, third after Tbilisi and Kutaisi, numbering over three thousand people, roughly a third of the town's population. By the late 20th century, most Jews had emigrated, mainly to Israel and the United States. Today only a handful of Jewish families remain in Oni, but Oni Synagogue continues to operate.
🕍 What you can see
- The synagogue building in Moorish style, rare for Georgia
- The historic layout of Oni's Jewish quarter
🧭 Where it is and how to get there
- The town of Oni, Racha-Lechkhumi
- Via Kutaisi or Ambrolauri along the regional road
💰 Free or paid
- The synagogue is active, visiting hours may depend on services and community presence, check on site




























