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The Synagogue in Gudensberg is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1843 by architect Albrecht Rosengarten. Since its construction, the synagogue was restored in 1925 and in 1995. In use until 1933, this stone synagogue in the Neo-Romanesque style now serves as a cultural centre.

The white plastered synagogue, dating back to 1828, was designed as a small rectangular building with a gable roof and pointed arched windows. The women's gallery was located right above the main entrance and could be seen immediately after entering the building. The synagogue was no longer used for religious purposes after the year 1967 and subsequently became abandoned. The Jewish community of Haaksbergen merged with the community of Hengelo in 1972. Five years later, the mikveh of the former synagogue, which could be accessed via the northern wall, was demolished. In 1981, the municipality of Haaksbergen organized the renovation of the building. A year later, the synagogue was again consecrated by the Liberaal Joodse Gemeente Twente. The original interior of the synagogue was kept intact. The Neo-Classical Torah ark contains a Hebrew inscription referring to Psalm 97:11. A small Jewish school was located next to the synagogue.

The Synagogue in Haguenau is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1821, restored in 1959. This Neo-Classical stone building still serves as a synagogue.

The Synagogue in Harderwijk is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in 1839-1840. Sold in the 1940s, this brick building now serves as a cultural centre.

The synagogue in Hattem was consecrated in the year 1873. The front façade of the building is adorned with a cornice, pointed arched windows and Neo-Gothic ornamental details. The independent Jewish community of Hattem ceased to exist in 1954. The former synagogue has since been redeveloped as an office and business premise. The Stichting Hattemse Stadkern supports the plans of both the restoration of the building and its reuse as a cultural center.

The Helsinki Synagogue is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in 1906 by the architect Jac Ahrenberg (1847-1914). The exterior architecture of the three-storey building follows Art Nouveau, as well as the eclectic style common in Central Europe and England at the end of the 19th century. The interior has been exceptionally well preserved in its original appearance. There are rectangular concrete pillars with gilded Art Nouveau details in the capitals. The vertical supports of the gallery balustrades are also decorated with Art Nouveau style metal ornaments.

The Synagogue in Heřmanův Městec is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1870 by architect František Schmoranz. In use until WWII, this Neo-Romanesque brick synagogue now serves as a cultural centre.

The Synagogue in Híjar is a Sephardi synagogue from the 15th century. In use until 1492, this stone synagogue now serves as a church.

The Synagogue in Ingwiller is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1822. The synagogue has been restored in 1870, 1891-1892 and 1913 (for its cupola). This Baroque stone building still serves as a synagogue.

The synagogue was built in 1852-57 and remodelled in 1906 in the Secession Style. Currently (2018) the building serves as a cultural centre and contains an exhibition about Jewish history and the Holocaust.