Hecht Synagogue ( he, בית הכנסת הכט) is a synagogue located on the
Mount Scopus
Mount Scopus ( he, הַר הַצּוֹפִים ', "Mount of the Watchmen/ Sentinels"; ar, جبل المشارف ', lit. "Mount Lookout", or ' "Mount of the Scene/Burial Site", or ) is a mountain (elevation: above sea level) in northeast Je ...
campus of the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
History
The Hecht synagogue was established by the family of
Mayer Jacob "Chic" Hecht (1928-2006), a
Republican
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Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
United States Senator
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The composition and powe ...
from
Nevada
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and
U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas. It is noted for the unique arrangement of the
Torah ark
A Torah ark (also known as the ''Heikhal'', or the ''Aron Kodesh'') refers to an ornamental chamber in the synagogue that houses the Torah scrolls.
History
The ark, also known as the ''ark of law'', or in Hebrew the ''Aron Kodesh'' or ''aron ha- ...
and panoramic view of the
Old City of Jerusalem from a huge window. The building was designed by Israeli architect
Ram Karmi. Construction was completed in June 1981.
The synagogue overlooks the
Temple Mount
The Temple Mount ( hbo, הַר הַבַּיִת, translit=Har haBayīt, label=Hebrew, lit=Mount of the House f the Holy}), also known as al-Ḥaram al-Sharīf (Arabic: الحرم الشريف, lit. 'The Noble Sanctuary'), al-Aqsa Mosque compou ...
. The building is constructed of
Jerusalem stone
Jerusalem stone (Hebrew: אבן ירושלמית; Arabic: حجر القدس) is a name applied to various types of pale limestone, dolomite and
dolomitic limestone, common in and around Jerusalem that have been used in building since ancient tim ...
with a women's section on the gallery floor. The synagogue does not operate on Sabbath and the Jewish holidays.
Israel's most beautiful synagogues – part 2
YNET, 10/08/08
See also
*Architecture of Israel
The architecture of Israel has been influenced by the different architectural styles of those who have inhabited the country over time, sometimes modified to suit the local climate and landscape. Byzantine churches, Crusader castles, Isl ...
References
External links
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Synagogues in Jerusalem
Orthodox synagogues in Israel
Buildings and structures in Central District (Israel)
1981 establishments in Israel
Synagogues completed in 1981
Brutalist architecture in Israel
Jewish organizations established in 1981
Brutalist synagogues