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The Ashkenazi Synagogue in Baku, located in the capital of Azerbaijan, is a notable place of worship for the Ashkenazi Jewish community in the region. Azerbaijan has a long history of Jewish presence, with both Mountain Jews (the indigenous Jewish population) and Ashkenazi Jews (immigrants from Eastern Europe) living in the country.
The synagogue was built in the late 20th century for serving the Ashkenazi community, which arrived mainly during the Soviet period, although Jews had been present in Azerbaijan for centuries before that. Baku, as a multicultural and multi-religious city, has historically been a hospitable home to various ethnic and religious groups, including Jews. Today, the synagogue serves as both a religious and cultural center for Ashkenazi Jews and represents the tolerance and coexistence present in the capital of Azerbaijan.
The building itself reflects the traditional architecture of the synagogue, and regularly hosts services and holiday celebrations and social events. It also symbolizes the enduring Jewish presence in Azerbaijan, where the Jewish community, although relatively small, continues to play an important role in the cultural mosaic of the city. The Ashkenazi Synagogue is one of several Jewish places of worship in Baku, along with other Jewish sects, contributing to the city's religious diversity.
