Ville-Haute in Luxembourg, — Western Europe

Déi Zweet Synagog
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La Seconde Synagogue
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The Second Synagogue

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025

1. Déi Zweet Synagog / La Seconde Synagogue / The Second Synagogue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1894
(Luxembourgish:) Déi zweet Synagog vu Lëtzebuerg gouf ënnert der Leedung vum Lëtzebuerger Architekt Charles Arendt no Pläng vum Pr Ludwig Levy vu Karlsruhe realiséiert an op dëser Plaz den 28. September 1894 vum Groussrabbiner Dr Isaac Blumenstein inauguréiert a geweit.

(French:) Réalisée par l'architecte luxembourgeois Charles Arendt suivant les plans du Pr Ludwig Levy de Karlsruhe, la seconde synagogue de Luxembourg fut inaugurée et consacrée le 28 septembre 1894 par le Grand Rabbin Dr Isaac Blumenstein à cet endroit précis.

(English:) Conceived by the Luxembourgish architect Charles Arendt according to plans drawn by Prof Ludwig Levy from Karlsruhe, the second Synagogue of Luxembourg was inaugurated and consecrated by Chief Rabbi Dr Isaac Blumenstein at this location on 28 September 1894.

1941
No enger Aggressioun géint déi Gleeweg am Gottesdéngscht vum Freideg Owend, 9. Mee 1941, huet den Nazi-Okkupant d'Demolitioun vun der Synagog ordonnéiert, ënnert dem Virwand, jüddesch Gottesdéngschter wieren

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eng Gefor fir d'effentlech Uerdnung.

Après une agression contre les fidèles lors de l'office du vendredi soir 9 mai 1941, l'occupant nazi, prétextant une menace du culte juif à l'ordre public, ordonna la démolition de la synagogue.

An attack against congregants during the Friday evening service on 9 May 1941 led the Nazi occupiers to order the destruction of the Synagogue under the pretext that Jewish worship could cause disturbances to public order.

1943
Well et Schwieregkeete gouf, eng Firma ze fannen, déi gewëllt war, fir sech där Aarbecht unzehuelen, ass d'Synagog eréischt 1943 komplett ofgerappt ginn.

il était difficile de trouver une entreprise disposée à effectuer ce travail, la démolition finale n'eut lieu qu'en 1943.

Since it proved difficult to find a company willing to undertake the work, the final demolition did not take place until 1943.

Dës barbaresch Dot huet zum schreckleche Leed vun de Judde vu Lëtzebuerg bäigedroen.

Cet acte de barbarie contribua aux souffrances terribles que vécurent les juifs du Luxembourg.

This act of barbarism contributed to the terrible sufferings endured by the Jews of Luxembourg.

Erected

The Second Synagogue Marker - wide view, looking east on Rue Notre Dame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025

2. The Second Synagogue Marker - wide view, looking east on Rue Notre Dame

2018.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues, and the The Holocaust series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1941.

Location. 49° 36.599′ N, 6° 7.632′ E. Marker is in Luxembourg. It is in Ville-Haute. It is at the intersection of Rue Notre Dame and Rue Aldringen, on the right when traveling west on Rue Notre Dame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue Aldringen 29, Luxembourg 2340, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.

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: The Second Synagogue (here, next to this marker); Franz Liszt (a few steps from this marker); Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (within shouting distance of this marker); Antoine Meyer (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paul Eyschen (about 210 meters away); Edmond de la Fontaine (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kaddish Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Der éischter Synagog / La Première Synagogue / The First Synagogue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luxembourg.

Also see . . . Luxembourg Synagogue (Wikipedia). Excerpt on the Second Synagogue:

In 1894 a new synagogue was built at the corner
courtesy Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg

3. Marker photo: the Second Synagogue
of Rue Notre-Dame and Rue Aldringen. It was designed by German architects Ludwig Levy and Charles Arendt who also oversaw construction. The synagogue was built in a Moorish Revival style similar to the Great Synagogue of Florence. It had room for 300 people: 150 for male worshippers, 120 for female worshippers and 30 seats for the chorus and schoolchildren. It was opened on September 28, 1894 by Chief Rabbi Isaac Blumenstein and members of the government and communal council. In May 1941, the synagogue was desecrated by the Gestapo and was progressively demolished until 1943, when it became difficult to find a company willing to do the work.

(Submitted on February 18, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Déi Zweet Synagog⎯⎯⎯La Seconde Synagogue⎯⎯⎯The Second Synagogue

Déi Zweet Synagog
⎯⎯⎯
La Seconde Synagogue
⎯⎯⎯
The Second Synagogue