Synagogue de Wasselonne

The Jewish community of Wasselonne was formed around 1870, with the majority of families coming from villages in the region with large Jewish communities. At first, services were held in private homes, but in 1890 the first oratory was built in the building that now houses the Caisse d'Epargne. Many Jews left the village after the First World War, but a large part of the Wintzenheim-Kochersberg community settled in Wasselonne. A new oratory was built in 1924, as the old one had become too small due to the growth of the community, in a building in the castle courtyard, which has now disappeared. After the Second World War, a number of families revived the community. Finally, a synagogue was built in 1959-1960. It was built on land made available by the town on rue de la poste. Modern and sober in style, its main feature is a magnificent stained-glass window covering the north façade. Nowadays, the synagogue is only used occasionally due to the decline in the community.