Eupatorian Kenassas

Eupatorian Kenassas
Entrance to the Karaite Kenassa
Eupatorian Kenassas is located in Ukraine
Eupatorian Kenassas
Location of the synagogue in Ukraine
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteKaraite Judaism
Synagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationKaraimskaya Street, 68, Yevpatoria, Crimea
CountryUkraine
Coordinates45°11′55″N 33°22′27″E / 45.19861°N 33.37417°E / 45.19861; 33.37417
Architecture
TypeKaraite architecture
Established1837 (as a congregation)
Completed1837
Official name
Комплекс кенас (Complex of kenassas)
TypeArchitecture
Reference no.010047
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The Eupatorian Kenassas is a complex of Karaite Jewish synagogues located on Karaimskaya Street in Yevpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine.[2] The synagogue complex is the oldest active Karaite synagogue in the world.[1]

Overview

The Crimean Karaites (karaev) complex covers 0.25 hectares (0.62 acres) and consists of large and small meeting spaces, religious schools (Midrash), charity dining, household courtyards, and multiple courtyards. The kenesa has been a centre of the religious life of the Karaites of Yevpatoria since 1837.

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 Kramer, Howard (13 August 2014). "KENESA OF YEVPATORIA". The Complete Pilgrim. Marietta, GA. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Complex of Karaite Kenassas in Eupatoria and Other Kenassas Around the World. Vadim Mireyev. 2006. pp. 4–20.
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