It is unknown when the original synagogue was built, but it is estimated to be before 1703.[3] The building also housed an academy for over one hundred years.[4] The synagogue was totally destroyed by fire in 1941 with only the marbleAron Kodesh remaining intact. The synagogue was subsequently rebuilt.[5][6] The synagogue serves Ashkenazi Jews[7] and is also known as the 'Tree of Life' synagogue.[8]
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