The first synagogue at any European airport was dedicated at Brussels International Airport Sunday by the Minister of Communications, Herman de Croo, who said it symbolized Belgium’s respect for freedom of religion, especially at an airport which is a crossroads of people of all faiths.
The 50 seat synagogue is located in the main terminal near the Catholic and Protestant chapels, the duty-free gift shops and VIP lounge. It was built in response to requests by the Jewish community to which the Communications Ministry and the airport authority readily agreed. Brussels Airport is an important transit center for flights between the United States and Israel.
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