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were built in many capitals of Europe to show that Jews were full and free citizens. This is something the Jewish community now wished to show at a European level. It is hoped that the building will become a focus for Judaism in Europe, as
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died. Its chief rabbi is Albert Guigui and there are approximately 15,000 persons of Jewish faith in the city (as of 2008). It is located at 32,
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The synagogue was dedicated as the "Great Synagogue of Europe" on 4 June 2008 by then-
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Great Synagogue
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Dutch

Affiliation
Judaism
Sablon/Zavel
Ecclesiastical or organizational status
Synagogue
City of Brussels
Great Synagogue of Europe is located in Brussels
Brussels
Geographic coordinates
50°50′20″N 4°21′18″E / 50.83889°N 4.35500°E / 50.83889; 4.35500
Architect(s)
Désiré De Keyser
fr
Synagogue architecture
Style
Romanesque Revival
French
Dutch
synagogue
Brussels
European Jews
Romanesque
Byzantine
Désiré De Keyser
fr
the Holocaust

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