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.

  • Courtyard, in 2013
    Courtyard, in 2013
  • Interior and stained glass windows, in 2013
    Interior and stained glass windows, in 2013
  • Interior, in 2013
    Interior, in 2013
  • Exterior, in 2013
    Exterior, in 2013

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 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.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupatorian_Kenassas
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