Harbin Jewish New Synagogue

Harbin Jewish New Synagogue lies in Jingwei Street, Daoli District, bordering the city center. Harbin Jewish new synagogue was built in 1918, with an area of 2400 square meters, is China's largest synagogue. 2006, for the protection of historical and cultural relics, it carried out repairs on the halls. The museum displays the "Harbin Jewish History and Culture Exhibition”, showing the production and living conditions of the Jews in Harbin in mid-20th century. 

New Synagogue Harbin

Harbin Jewish New Synagogue is the second Jewish synagogue in Harbin and was established in addition to the main synagogue, known as the Old Synagogue. Founded in September 1918, completed in 1921, the main color of Harbin Jewish New Synagogue is red and white. It is a second floors building can accommodate up to 800 people for worship.

The New Synagogue once played a significant role in Jewish religious, political and cultural life. Fleeing their homelands due to persecution and war, a large number of Jewish people settled in Harbin in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. During times of celebration and religious festivals, the synagogue attracted people from throughout the province.

jewish synagogue Harbin

The New Synagogue has not been used for worship since most Jewish people left the city in the 1950s. Re-opening in the 1990s, it was used as a club for the local Public Security Bureau. After renovation and reconstruction by the Harbin Municipal Government, the New Synagogue was transformed into a Jewish museum of history and culture, preserving and exhibiting Jewish artifacts.

Today, Jewish New Synagogue is one of the must see attractions in Harbin due to its unique architecture and culture. Each year, many descendants of the Harbin Jews return to their roots and scholars of Jewish culture also come here to study their heritage.


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