Levy Synagogue Of Worms
Levy Synagogue (German: Levy’sche Synagoge) was a synagogue of the Jewish community of Worms, Germany, Worms, consecrated in 1875 and named after its benefactor, Leopold Levy (merchant), Leopold Levy. It emerged from tensions between conservative and progressive factions within the community. Background From 1824 to 1864, the conservative Rabbi Jakob (Koppel) Bamberger served the Jewish community of Worms. However, a progressive faction was influential within the community. They succeeded in hiring a religious teacher and renovating the Worms Synagogue, old synagogue in the 1840s. These renovations included removing the Mechitza, partition between the men's and women's sections and replacing the Gothic Bema, bimah with an open platform. Over time, a balance was maintained between the conservative and progressive elements, the latter seeking greater integration into the Christian-influenced environment. After Rabbi Bamberger's departure, the progressive faction consolidated powe ...
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