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Hekhal Haness Synagogue

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Synagogue Hekhal Haness
Synagogue Hekhal Haness

The Hekhal Haness Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת היכל הנס) is the largest synagogue in Geneva, Switzerland. On May 24, 2007, the synagogue was severely damaged by a fire.

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Hekhal Haness Synagogue
Route de Malagnou, Geneva Champel

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Route de Malagnou 56
1208 Geneva, Champel
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