Wikipedia's first sentence called it “jewish synagogue on 5 rue brunneval in troyes”. Today it says “orthodox jewish congregation and synagogue”.
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Rashi Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue , located on 5 rue Brunneval in Troyes , Grand Est , France . The synagogue is named after the medieval rabbi and biblical commentator Rashi , who was born and died in Troyes. A Sephardic synagogue, it is a member of the Consistoire central israélite de France . The site includes a museum , the Rashi House, a cultural center, and a library. The European University Rashi Institute, ( French : L'Institut Universitaire Européen Rachi ), located opposite the synagogue, is a research institute independent of the synagogue focused on Jewish studies , Semitic studies , and Monotheism .
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
The Rashi Synagogue is a Jewish Synagogue on 5 rue Brunneval in Troyes , Grand Est , France . The synagogue is named after the medieval Jewish Rabbi and biblical commentator Rashi , who was born and died in Troyes. A Sephardic Orthodox synagogue, it is a member of the Consistoire central israélite de France . The site includes a museum , the Rashi House, a cultural center, and a library. The European University Rashi Institute, ( French : L'Institut Universitaire Européen Rachi ), located opposite the synagogue, is a research institute independent of the synagogue focused on Jewish studies , Semitic studies , and Monotheism .
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Then
jewish synagogue on 5 rue brunneval in troyes
Now
orthodox jewish congregation and synagogue
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