"Love Also Moves Houses": Experience Jewish History in Mainz
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Love Also Moves Houses: A Synagogue on the Way to Jerusalem
Jewish history comes alive when buildings tell stories of memory, faith, and connection. The lecture on the Tempio Italiano in Jerusalem leads to Conegliano Veneto in Northern Italy and to an extraordinary story of cultural preservation.
A House of Worship between Italy and Jerusalem
At the center is a synagogue with opulent baroque interior decor. Originally located in the northern Italian city of Conegliano Veneto, the Tempio Italiano was completely dismantled after World War II and transported to Jerusalem. The event highlights how religious spaces are preserved across borders and continued in a new environment.
Lecture with Historical and Religious Perspective
Victor Sanovec reports on the unusual history of this Jewish sacred building. Here, architectural history, Jewish memory culture, and the significance of synagogues as places of prayer, education, and spiritual community come together.
As Part of the SchUM Cultural Days
The evening takes place as part of the SchUM Cultural Days. Mainz, together with Speyer and Worms, belongs to the historical SchUM sites that have a significant meaning for the development of Ashkenazi Judaism. The lecture offers another access to Jewish history and religious culture.
Invitation to Encounter
The audience can expect an illustrative lecture on a unique path of Jewish architecture and memory. The calm atmosphere of the studio offers space for concentration, historical context, and personal questions. Registration by November 7 is required.
Those who wish to experience Jewish history, synagogue architecture, and lived memory culture up close will find a special faith experience and an enriching religious encounter that evening. Immerse yourself in the history of the Tempio Italiano and experience the lecture live in Mainz.
