Model: The Great Sephardi Synagogue Florence

The Great Sephardi Synagogue Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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It was founded in 1882 and is still active today

During prayers, the custom was for wealthy members of the community to wear top hats, the wardens of the synagogue to wear tailcoats and the rabbi to sport a large silver vest. The king of Italy visited the synagogue and was blessed by the rabbi in hebrew.

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