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The Great Synagogue

  • 56 King George St, Jerusalem

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TripAdvisor ReviewsBased on 62 traveler reviews
"Dont Bother! Not “Great” in any manner"
TripAdvisor RatingReviewed on March 7, 2023

I have traveled the world over (now at over 60 countries). Seen synagogues in almost every country I have been to. This is an embarrassment. Should just be torn down and an actual “great” synagogue built. Once you compare the great synagogues In Budapest or some of the great temples...

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I have traveled the world over (now at over 60 countries). Seen synagogues in almost every country I have been to. This is an embarrassment. Should just be torn down and an actual “great” synagogue built. Once you compare the great synagogues In Budapest or some of the great temples in the US, you realize how embarrassing this synagogue is. As my grandmother would have said - this is a “shandah” (embarrassing but much stronger word).

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"“The pretty good synagogue”"
TripAdvisor RatingReviewed on April 24, 2022

PROSn• Important religious structure of Israeln• Seat of the Chief Rabbinatesn• Interesting architecturen• Iconic famous buildingn• Large religious prayer Sanctuaryn• Extensive mezuzah box collectionn• Apparently free accessn• Centrally locatednnCONSn• Building not new but upkeep goodn• Not a critical & central tourist attractionnnMY EXPERIENCEn“I visited this place” on the last day of the “sand-of-the-season” of...

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PROSn• Important religious structure of Israeln• Seat of the Chief Rabbinatesn• Interesting architecturen• Iconic famous buildingn• Large religious prayer Sanctuaryn• Extensive mezuzah box collectionn• Apparently free accessn• Centrally locatednnCONSn• Building not new but upkeep goodn• Not a critical & central tourist attractionnnMY EXPERIENCEn“I visited this place” on the last day of the “sand-of-the-season” of the Passover festival. I had heard that there was a fantastic and spirited celebration of thanksgiving for the famous ancient Biblical Exodus from Egypt. That was certainly the case- the fantastic unbelievably enthusiastic raucous rapturous singing of the praises and the rejoicing was almost contagious even for me. Hundreds of people sang and danced and prayed and communed together as free Jews serving their Lord in their ancient ancestral homeland- write a sight to behold and write an event to experience and I hope that you find my many photos to be “helpful.”nnTIPSn• Maybe best to go on a guided tourn• Try to go to a religious service there

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"Inspiring "
TripAdvisor RatingReviewed on December 23, 2018

Love attending Friday night services at the Great Synagogue. The Choir is amazing. Really lifts you up spiritually to get you into Shabbos.