In 1875, the Salmen became the vibrant center of Offenburg’s growing Jewish community. The former ballroom of the inn was transformed into the synagogue’s magnificent prayer hall through elaborate painting. The front section of the building served as the rabbi’s residence, and lectures, music, and celebrations took place in the courtyard—until a Nazi mob desecrated and destroyed the synagogue during the November Pogroms of 1938.
On this guided tour, you’ll learn more about the Salmen as a synagogue, Mr. Schnurrmann, his harmonium, and the liberal community life at Lange Straße 52.
Since 1999, the “European Day of Jewish Culture,” held on the first Sunday in September, has invited people to learn about the diversity of European Jewry, its history, traditions, and customs, both past and present.
The tour and admission are free for everyone. Please register for the tour by emailing salmen@offenburg.de.
On this guided tour, you’ll learn more about the Salmen as a synagogue, Mr. Schnurrmann, his harmonium, and the liberal community life at Lange Straße 52.
Since 1999, the “European Day of Jewish Culture,” held on the first Sunday in September, has invited people to learn about the diversity of European Jewry, its history, traditions, and customs, both past and present.
The tour and admission are free for everyone. Please register for the tour by emailing salmen@offenburg.de.
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