Malbim Synagogue

The Malbim Synagogue was a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 4 Strada Bravilor, in Bucharest, Romania. The synagogue was completed in 1864 and demolished in 1987.^[1]

Malbim Synagogue
The former synagogue façade, in 1941
Religion
Affiliation	Judaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Synagogue (1864–1987)
Status	Demolished
Location
Location	4 Strada Bravilor, Bucharest
Country	Romania
Architecture
Type	Synagogue architecture
Completed	1864
Demolished	1987
Materials	Brick

History

The synagogue was built in 1864 upon the initiative of head rabbi Meir Leibush Wisser and reconstructed in 1912.^[2] The building was named after Rabbi Meir Leibish Malbim (1809-1879), being Chief Rabbi of Bucharest and Romania (1858-1864).^[3]

The building was devastated by the far-right Legionaries in 1941. The synagogue was rebuilt after World War II; however, in 1987, along with the Spanish Small Temple, the building was demolished to make room for the Union Boulevard in Bucharest.

See also

• Judaism portal
• Romania portal

• History of the Jews in Bucharest
• List of synagogues in Bucharest
• Legionnaires' rebellion and Bucharest pogrom