Eupatorian Kenassas

Eupatorian Kenassas
Entrance to the Karaite Kenassa
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteKaraite Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationKaraimskaya Street, 68, Yevpatoria, Crimea
CountryUkraine
Eupatorian Kenassas is located in Ukraine
Eupatorian Kenassas
Location of the synagogue in Ukraine
Geographic coordinates45°11′55″N 33°22′27″E / 45.19861°N 33.37417°E / 45.19861; 33.37417
Architecture
TypeKaraite architecture
Date established1837 (as a congregation)
Completed1837
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The Eupatorian Kenassas is a Karaite Jewish synagogue, located on Karaimskaya Street, in Yevpatoria, Crimea, in Ukraine.[2] The synagogue complex is the oldest active Karaite synagogue in the world.[1]

Overview

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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.

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See also

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References

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  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.