Synagogue Langenstraße (Stralsund)

The construction of the synagogue at 69 Langenstraße was started in 1786. A year later it was consecrated. In 1913 the synagogue was completely rebuilt. The second inauguration took place on September 16, 1913. On that day, the mayor at that time wished that the Jewish inhabitants* of Stralsund may continue to live together with the Christians in peace and solidarity. However, this peace did not last long. On the night of November 9-10, 1938, SA men and Hitler Youth destroyed Jewish stores and homes. They also partially destroyed the synagogue by setting it on fire. During the bombing of Stralsund on October 6, 1944, the synagogue was very badly damaged, and the ruins were demolished in 1951. On April 28, 2009, a commemorative plaque was placed by the Chancellor and the State Rabbi on the building in whose backyard the synagogue stood.