(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The Great Synagogue of Bucharest was destroyed during a fire last night. Many houses in the neighborhood were also burned.
The Great Synagogue was the most beautiful Jewish house of worship in Roumania. Chief Rabbi Niemirower is rabbi of the synagogue.
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