The Or Zaruaa Synagogue is a two-storied building situated on a hill, with an area of 258 square meters, in the Nachlaot neighborhood, located in the center of Jerusalem.
The exterior walls are covered with Jerusalem stone, as mandated for all buildings in Jerusalem.
The first floor was built to provide the Rabbi and leader of the community a home.
Today this space is used as a kindergarten.
The second floor is the synagogue itself.
The synagogue is designed in a typical Spanish North-African style, where the seating for the men surrounds the Bimah (stage).
The hall has a very high ceiling, and it includes a gallery section for the women (ezrat nashim).
Tall windows are accentuated by massive stone frames, curved at the top.
The window panes are decorated with paintings and ornaments.
The Or Zaruaa Synagogue is a two-storied building situated on a hill, with an area of 258 square meters, in the Nachlaot neighborhood, located in the center of Jerusalem. The exterior walls are covered with Jerusalem stone, as mandated for all buildings in Jerusalem. The first floor was built to provide the Rabbi and leader of the community a home. Today this space is used as a kindergarten. The second floor is the synagogue itself. The synagogue is designed in a typical Spanish North-African style, where the seating for the men surrounds the Bimah (stage). The hall has a very high ceiling, and it includes a gallery section for the women (ezrat nashim). Tall windows are accentuated by massive stone frames, curved at the top. The window panes are decorated with paintings and ornaments.
Or Zaruaa Synagogue