Larnaca Synagogue

Larnaca Synagogue
Religion
Affiliation	Orthodox Judaism
Leadership	Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin
Status	Active
Location
Location	Larnaca, Cyprus
Geographic coordinates	34°54′46″N 33°37′47″E / 34.912787°N 33.629853°E / 34.912787; 33.629853Coordinates: 34°54′46″N 33°37′47″E / 34.912787°N 33.629853°E / 34.912787; 33.629853
Architecture
Completed	2005

Larnaca Synagogue is the only synagogue in Cyprus. Located in Larnaca, it was inaugurated on 12 September 2005.

Overview[]

The synagogue is affiliated with the Orthodox denomination, but welcomes Jews from other denominations and visitors of all backgrounds. Until its opening, Cyprus was the only EU nation without a synagogue. Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger told a crowd at the inauguration ceremony, "This is a historic event for Cyprus. We are very happy Cyprus is open to all religions."^[1] Cypriot Education Minister Pefkios Georgiades said, "Cyprus is a state where all religions are tolerated and we welcome the Jewish synagogue." The ceremony included the inauguration of a Torah scroll and the laying of the cornerstone for a mikveh. There is also a Jewish cemetery.^[2]

See also[]

• History of the Jews in Cyprus

References[]

External links[]

• Jewish Cyprus^{[permanent dead link]}
• Rabbinate Cyprus

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