Jewish Centre Munich Synagogue Ohel Jakob the focal point of Jewish life, religion, culture and tradition
Jewish Centre Munich and Synagogue Ohel Jakob Jewish Centre Munich - the focal point of Jewish life, religion, culture and traditions The Jewish Centre for the Israelite Religious Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria comprises the main synagogue and the Gemeindehaus (community centre). It is a place of meetings and shared experiences, as well as a popular venue for cultural events ranging from book presentations and panel discussions to concerts. With nearly 600 seats, Munich's main synagogue Ohel Jakob forms the heart of the local orthodox Jewish community, which numbers around 9,500 people. The "corridor of remembrance" linking the synagogue with the community centre commemorates the 4,587 Jewish citizens of Munich who were murdered by the Nazis. The most striking part of the Jewish Centre is the east-facing synagogue. The building, which stands apart from the other buildings in the square, takes the form of an intricate steel and glass cube set on a solid stone base. Evocative of Solomon's Temple, the base provides a protective shell for the prayer room. The multi-layered glass construction, covered in a bronze mesh, symbolises the tents used by the Israelites in the wilderness. This is mentioned in the fourth book of the Old Testament in the line "How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob!", the quote engraved in gold at the entrance to the synagogue.
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