The Jewish community of Montenegro ceremoniously presented the conceptual design for the construction of the first synagogue in Montenegro to the Chief City Architect Duška Mačić.
“The handover was conducted by the President of the Jewish Community of Montenegro, Nina Ofner Bokan, the Chief Rabbi of Montenegro, Luciano Moše Prelević, as well as the project author architect, Nikola Novaković,” stated the Montenegrin Jewish Community.
According to them, the construction of the synagogue in the capital represents an important step towards preserving cultural identity and religious tolerance in our society.
“This synagogue will not only provide a religious home for the Jewish community but will also serve as a symbol of inclusivity and diversity in our city. The construction of the synagogue is a significant stride towards creating an open society that values and respects diversity,” they said in the statement.
Representatives of the Montenegrin Jewish Community were welcomed by the Chief City Architect Duška Mačić, the Director of the Property Directorate Milica Kadović, architect Stefan Đukić, and architect Ivana Ljumović.
