Soho Synagogue, USA

Soho synagogue is a unique attraction. It is located on the territory of Lower Manhattan in New York City. A resident by the name of Dovi Schneider is the founder. He and his wife decided to convert the old boutique into a house of worship. Designer Dror Benshetrit developed the original interior of the synagogue at the request of the spouses. It is more like an art gallery than a religious institution in the usual sense of the word by design today. Jews who live in the vicinity of Soho are the main visitors to the synagogue. They are all very modern people. Therefore, they were sympathetic to the unusual design of the religious institution.

Moreover, many visitors to the synagogue are artists and architects. Therefore, the unusual design does not bother them at all. Soho became the world's first synagogue adapted to the modern lifestyle. You won't be able to see traditional religious attributes here. Even the menorah and the Torah ark are just painted on the wall here. Special pews were installed in the prayer hall. They can be easily folded and removed if necessary.

Soho synagogue has been used for a wide variety of public events since opening. It's not easy to find a religious landmark on your own. The fact is that the clothing store was located in the building in the past. Its appearance has not changed at all during the conversion. A large display case is also preserved in it. Therefore, it may seem at first glance that this is the most ordinary boutique. Only a small illuminated sign allows you to recognize the synagogue among a series of buildings with storefronts. Next - Synagogue Beth-El