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the heavens opened

            Plovdiv, alas, like all too many modern cities in Europe, once had a thriving Jewish population that was either murdered in World War II by the Nazis or emigrated to Israel thereafter.  Happily, Bulgaria falls largely into the second category, but that still leaves many less than full synagogues -- and the four decades of communist rule in which religious practice was verboten was not a helpful addition.  Only one synagogue has survived, but it is quite a sight.  In addition to the celestial motif of the ceiling reminiscent of the heavens opening around an emanation of the Almighty, a glorious crystal chandelier depends below, embellished with rosy florets that seem particularly apt to Plovdiv located hard by the Valley of the Roses.  And there is still a Jewish community there, albeit must reduced.  As was a common refrain, they import a rabbi from Sofia or further afar for major holidays and otherwise muddle through as a lay congregation.  One gentleman was kind enough to open up the building and give us a brief story of the community.
   

Taken in: Bulgaria / Plovdiv / Plovdiv (show map)

Taken on: April 27, 2023

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Camera: Google Pixel 6 Pro, f/2.2, 1/100 sec, 2.4mm, ISO 139 (more info) (hide info)

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