Faubourg-Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Synagogue de la rue Buffault

— Histoire de Paris —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2023

1. Synagogue de la rue Buffault Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici s'élevait depuis 1857 une salle de danse ornée d'arcades mauresques et de mosaïques orientalisantes. Remplacée en 1874 par le bal du Trianon d'Hiver, la salle fut démolie en 1876 pour la construction d'une nouvelle synagogue destinée aux Juifs de rite portugais. Depuis le XVIIlème siècle, ils avaient pu observer leur culte successivement rue Suger, en 1826 rue du Vertbois, en 1851 au 39, rue du Sentier et en 1859 au 23, rue Lamartine. L'Architecte Stanislas Ferrand a repris le style romano-byzantin de la synagogue de la rue de la Victoire, dans des proportions moindres.

(English translation:)
Since 1857, a dance hall decorated with Moorish arcades and oriental mosaics has stood here. Replaced in 1874 by the Trianon d'Hiver ballroom, the hall was demolished in 1876 for the construction of a new synagogue intended for Jews of the Portuguese rite. Since the 18th century, they had been able to observe their worship successively on rue Suger, in 1826 on rue du Vertbois, in 1851 at 39 rue du Sentier, and in 1859 at 23 rue Lamartine. The architect Stanislas Ferrand reprised the Romano-Byzantine

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style of the synagogue on rue de la Victoire, in smaller proportions.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 48° 52.566′ N, 2° 20.536′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Faubourg-Montmartre. Marker is on Rue Buffault north of Rue de Châteaudun, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Rue Buffault, Paris, Île-de-France 75009, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. École Publique Buffault Deported Jewish Students Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); École Publique Buffault Deported Jewish Students Memorial II (within shouting distance of this marker); José Rizal (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances (within shouting distance of this marker); Accès Guimard (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cour Cadet (about 120 meters away); Danilo Romero (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Notre-Dame de Lorette (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . History of the Buffault Synagogue (Sortir a Paris).

Excerpt: The Synagogue Buffault is a synagogue in the 9th arrondissement, and a visit to this beautiful religious building is highly recommended.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2023

2. Synagogue de la rue Buffault and marker
The marker is visible here on the right, at the corner of the building.
But first, let's look back at its history. In the 19th century, two Jewish communities of different rites (German and Portuguese) disagreed about the possibility of merging their rites. The German faithful inherited the Synagogue de la Victoire, but the Portuguese Jews needed a new place of worship.

It was therefore decided to build a synagogue to accommodate them, and Stanislas Ferrand was commissioned to draw up the plans. The architect decided to build the new edifice in a Romanesque-Byzantine style, like many Parisian synagogues at the time. He then called on Albert Philippe Le Roy de Bonneville for the interior decoration.

(Submitted on February 1, 2024.)

Synagogue de la rue Buffault donor plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2023

3. Synagogue de la rue Buffault donor plaque

Above the doors within the entryway is a donor plaque noting that Daniel Osiris Iffla donated this temple to the Portuguese Jewish community in 1877. Iffla was a financier and noted for his philanthropy.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.