Abstract
This article examines three exceptional synagogues designed in Israel in the 1960s and 1970s. It aims to explore the tension between these iconic structures and the artworks integrated into them. The investigation of each case study is comprised of a survey of the architecture and interior design, and of ceremonial objects and Jewish art pieces. Against the backdrop of contemporary international trends, the article distinguishes between adopted styles and genuine (i.e., originally conceived) design processes. The case studies reveal a shared tendency to abstract religious symbolism while formulating a new Jewish-national visual canon.
Highlights
The present article explores three exceptional synagogues designed in Israel in the 1960s and
Many of the synagogue designers were young secular architects and artists, who did not specialize in Jewish art
The art and architecture of the three discussed synagogues demonstrates a commonreligious tendency for symbols and the adaptation of contemporary styles. This process reflectssymbols an abstraction. Their exceptional appearance was achieved by abstracting traditional religious attempt to fashion a modern, universal and cosmopolitan Israeli identity that stands in contrast to and the adaptation of contemporary styles
Summary
The present article explores three exceptional synagogues designed in Israel in the 1960s and. Despite the prevalent nation-building spirit, which advocated a uniform style of Israeli synagogues, the designs of the synagogues under discussion are conspicuously exceptional. The synagogues’ unique designs and remarkable technological innovations won them general popularity and favorable reviews in architectural circles. The art featured in these synagogues has been overlooked. This study takes a closer look at these synagogues, exploring the interface between their experimental concrete structures and their artworks. It aims to serve as a productive platform for future research into modern synagogue art and architecture in the early State of Israel.
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