Eupatorian Kenassas

Karaite synagogue in Crimea, Ukraine

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

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.

Gallery

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  Courtyard, in 2013
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  Interior and stained glass windows, in 2013
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  Interior, in 2013
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  Exterior, in 2013

See also

• Judaism portal
• Ukraine portal

• History of the Jews in Ukraine
• List of Karaite synagogues
• List of synagogues in Ukraine

References

1. 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.