General Information

The Agoudas Hakehilos synagogue was erected in 1913 by architect Hector Guimard, and inaugurated on June 7, 1914. It was commissioned by the Agoudas Hakehilos, a society composed of Orthodox Jews of primarily Russian origin, headed by Joseph Landau. The construction was entirely funded by this wealthy group.

Additional Information

The furnishings, such as luminaires, chandeliers, brackets, and benches, as well as stylised vegetal decorations made of staff and cast iron railings are all creations of Hector Guimard. This was the only religious building by this architect, who was known for his Art Nouveau designs.

On the evening of Yom Kippur in 1941, the building was dynamited along with six other Parisian synagogues. It was subsequently restored and was registered as a national heritage site by the French authorities on June 4, 1989.