The new Bornplatz Synagogue is becoming a reality.
The new building of the Bornplatz Synagogue is a symbol of hope for the future of Jewish life in Germany. At the same time, it stands as a memorial to the original Bornplatz synagogue looted and destroyed during the progrome in November 1938.
More than 100,000 signatures have been collected from supporters for the Bornplatz Synagogue in Hamburg. Since this campaign it is certain that the new synagogue is widely supported by the community of this city. This place of worship will be right in the middle of this city and for all people of this city.
The new Bornplatz Synagogue is intended to be a place of religion, education, remembrance and engagecment. It will stand as a landmark for the cosmopolitanism and Jewish identity of our city.
The foundation
The Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation with its employees - and prospectively - the Donors' Association as well as the Advisory Board support and oversee the process of construction of the Bornplatz Synagogue and its operation after being opened.
A tradition of 1,700 years of Judaism and Jewish life in Germany is being continued.
Together with representatives from public authorities, politics, businesses and the citizens of Hamburg, the Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation is working on the future of Jewish life in Grindel as an equal and thriving part of our society.
3 tasks for a building
Jewish life
As a new, representative and religious center, the new Bornplatz Synagogue will enrich and expand Jewish life in the Grindel Quarter of the City of Hamburg.
Remembrance
As a memorial, the new Bornplatz synagogue will keep alive the memory of the crimes of the Nazi era.The building will cultivate the culture of remembrance of the fate of the old Bornplatz synagogue and the Jewish community of 1938.
Cosmopolitanism
The new Bornplatz Synagogue will be a point of education. A place to meet and indulge an inclusive and unprejudiced welcome for everyone who is interested in Jewish religion, culture and history,
The new Bornplatz Synagogue is becoming a reality.
The future requires commitment. And our work needs your support. Thanks
donations
The easiest and fastest way to support the Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation is to make a donation.
The construction of the New Bornplatz Synagogue requires an enormous financial effort. Every euro counts and is welcome.
We are happy to issue donation receipts. Thank you
Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation
IBAN: DE83 2004 0000 0646 9910 00
BIC: COBADEFFXXX
Bank: Commerzbank Hamburg
Statements from our supporters
In 2021 more than 100,000 people supported the idea of rebuilding the Bornplatz Synagogue. With their approval they set an extraordinary example to care about Jewish life in Hamburg and took a strong stance against Anti-Semitism.
