Wikipedia's first sentence called it “former synagogue in alanta”. Today it says “former jewish congregation and synagogue”.
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Synagogue of Alanta ( Lithuanian : Alantos sinagoga ) is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue , located at 3a Ukmergės Street, in Alanta , in the Molėtai District Municipality , in the Utena County of Lithuania . A wooden synagogue that was designed in the Romantic style, the building operated as a synagogue from the mid-19th century until it was devastated by Nazis in 1941. Subsequently used for profane purposes , the building was restored during 2021 and now operates as a cultural center . The Alanta synagogue is one of 17 former wooden synagogues remaining in Lithuania. Historic Synagogues of Europe . Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem . n.d . POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews . 2017 .
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
The Holocaust Lithuania portal Judaism portal v t e The Synagogue of Alanta ( ) is a former synagogue in Alanta , Molėtai District Municipality , Lithuania . One of 17 wooden synagogues remaining in Lithuania.
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former synagogue in alanta
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former jewish congregation and synagogue
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