Wikipedia's first sentence called it “synagogue built in 1909–10 in wittlich”. Today it says “former jewish congregation and synagogue”.
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The opening as it read in 2025
Wittlich, Germany The Wittlich Synagogue ( German : Wittlich Synagoge ) is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue , located on Himmeroder Straße 44, in Wittlich , in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate , Germany . Designed by Johannes Vieknen in the Art Nouveau style and completed in 1910, the synagogue was the main place of worship for the city's Ashkenazi Jewish community until 1938. The former synagogue building has been repurposed as a cultural center since 1979. The building functions as a cultural and conference center with a permanent exhibition on Jewish life in Wittlich. Historic synagogues of Europe . Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem . n.d .
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The opening as it stood in 2020
The Wittlich Synagogue was a synagogue built in 1909–10 in Wittlich , Germany . The restored building still stands and is located on Himmeroder Straße 44.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
The Wittlich Synagogue was a synagogue built in 1909–1910 (116 years ago) ( 1910 ) in Wittlich , Germany . The restored building still stands and is located on Himmeroder Straße 44.
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “synagogue built in 1909–10 in wittlich”. Today it says “former jewish congregation and synagogue”. Read the current article and compare.
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synagogue built in 1909–10 in wittlich
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former jewish congregation and synagogue
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