Ville-Haute in Luxembourg, — Western Europe
Der éischter Synagog
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La Première Synagogue
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The First Synagogue
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
1. Der éischter Synagog / La Première Synagogue / The First Synagogue Marker
D'Gebai vun der éischter Synagog vun der jüddescher Communautéit vu Lëtzebuerg war ugebaut un den Hôtel de Bourgogne. D'Gebai ass géint 1821 kaaft an 1823 inauguréiert ginn. Nodeems um Eck Aldringerstrooss/ Ënneschtgaass eng nei Synagog gebaut gi war, ass 1895 d'Gebai vun der éischter Synagog verkaaft ginn.
Di éischt Synagog huet een duerch di al Seminärgässel erreecht, eng Strooss déi haut am oppene Raum integréiert ass. D'Gebai vun der éischter Synagog gëtt et net méi. 1970 ass de Staat Proprietär vun dësem ilot vun der Stad ginn, deen dunn restrukturéiert a renovéiert ginn ass. Hei si verschidde Ministèren a staatlech Servicer regroupéiert ginn.
La première synagogue de la Communauté juive du Luxembourg était adossée à l'Hôtel de Bourgogne. Acquis vers 1821 et inauguré en 1823, le bâtiment a été revendu en 1895, alors que la nouvelle synagogue, située à l'angle des rues Aldringen et Notre-Dame, venait d'être érigée.
La première synagogue était accessible par l'ancienne rue du Séminaire, qui est aujourd'hui intégrée dans
this page online
The first synagogue of the Jewish community of Luxembourg was adjoining the Hôtel de Bourgogne. Acquired around 1821 and inaugurated in 1823, the building was sold in 1895, after a new synagogue had been built at the corner of Aldringen and Notre-Dame streets.
The first synagogue was accessible from the former Séminaire street, which is now part of the urban space. The building of the synagogue no longer exists. In 1970, the Luxembourg State became the owner of this entire section of the city, which was restructured and renovated. Today, various ministries and government departments are located in this area.
Erected by European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 49° 36.559′ N, 6° 7.943′ E. Marker is
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
2. The First Synagogue Marker - wide view
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jean Racine (here, next to this marker); Emmanuel Servais (a few steps from this marker); Les Écoles Sainte-Sophie / Sainte-Sophie Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaddish Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmond de la Fontaine (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paul Eyschen (about 240 meters away); Antoine Meyer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Monument National de la Solidarité Luxembourgeoise / National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luxembourg.
Also see . . . Luxembourg Synagogue (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The first synagogue in Luxembourg City was founded in 1823 on Rue du Petit-Séminaire (today Rue de la Congrégation). Samuel Hirsch served as the first Chief Rabbi in 1843. The synagogue left this location in 1891 and was replaced by Congrégation de Notre-Dame.(Submitted on February 6, 2025.)
3. Marker detail: aerial photo…
Aerial photo showing the former location of the synagogue (shaded orange) and the marker location (Vous êtes ici = “You are here”).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
