The Great Synagogue Of Tbilisi

The main synagogue in Tbilisi gets the nice moniker of Great and it was built by Akhalsikhe Jews from 1895 to 1903. The building stands out for its impressive size and Georgian red brick style.

The big boy. Or girl. Probably, now a they.

Jewish details. A silver mezuzah at the front gate. Over the entrance door, tablets.

The colorful, intimate interior of the synagogue.

The usual temple detritus, shelves crammed with religious books and piles of prayer shawls, tallit. Outside, a sort of Wall of Fame lineup of past rabbis and other important holy guys. Looking a bit like playing cards or mug shots.

Also outside, a large photo billboard of old Jerusalem, a view of the sacred Western Wall. Eyes on the holy prize.