Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay
| Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community | |
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Spanish: Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Chief Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Centro, Montevideo |
| Country | Uruguay |
  Location of the synagogue in Montevideo | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°54′32″S 56°11′33″W / 34.9089°S 56.1926°W |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | c. 1980 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1981 |
| Website | |
| kehila | |
The Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community (Spanish: Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay (Kehilá)) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the Punta Carretas neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.[1] Founded in the 1980s, it operated in a building in the Centro neighborhood until 2024.[2]
Overview
The Ashkenazi Jewish community settled in Montevideo in the first decades of the 20th century. This temple opened its doors in 1981.[3] The services are conducted by Chief Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Synagogues in Uruguay". Maven. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ "Intendencia adquirió edificio de Comunidad Israelita por US$ 2,5 millones para sede de la EMAD". Búsqueda (in Spanish). December 14, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "Kehilá". Synagogue of the Uruguayan Jewish Community (in Spanish). Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ "Semanario Hebreo". Semanario Hebreo (in Spanish).
External links
- Official website
- Pérez Santarcieri, María Emilia. "Templo de la Kehilá" (PDF). Jewish Montevideo (in Spanish). p. 4. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
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