Orte der Erinnerung 1933 - 1945

New Synagogue Berlin - Centrum Judaicum

The New Synagogue had its formal opening as a part of the Jewish New Year’s celebration in 1866. The New Synagogue was the largest Jewish place of worship in Germany, with 3,200 seats. The famous Berlin architect Eduard Knoblauch’s (1801-1865) design was inspired by the Moorish style of the Alhambra in Granada. The gilded ribbing design of the over 50 meter high dome was famous in and outside of Germany. The building was desecrated in the 1938 November Pogrom, however it was protected from any extensive damages. It was badly damaged due to bombings during World War II and the synagogue’s main room was blown up in 1958.

In May 1995, the restored parts of the building were reopened as the “Centrum Judaicum” (Jewish Centre) featuring the permanent exhibition “Open Ye the Gates” (Tuet auf die Pforten). Sticking to the tradition of the New Synagogue, the Centrum Judaicum considers itself to be a link between the past and the future and serves as an information source for Jewish life. Changing exhibitions make Jewish history tangible and accessible.

Address and Hours of Operation

Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum (New Synagogue Berlin Fundation)
Oranienburger Straße 28/30
10117 Berlin

Tel.: +49-30-88 02 83 00
Fax: +49-30-88 02 84 83
E-mail: office@cjudaicum.de
Internet: www.cjudaicum.de/en

Subway (U-Bahn): Oranienburger Tor, Friedrichstraße, Weinmeisterstraße

Rapid Transit System (S-Bahn): Oranienburger Straße, Friedrichstraße, Hackescher Markt

Street Trams (Straßenbahn): Oranienburger Straße

Public tours: Sundays at 2 and 4pm

Also Wednesdays at 4pm, March through October only