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Was this, perhaps, once a place of solace? Right here, in front of us, stands the Lichtzeichen Neue Welt Tempel Light. This unassuming yet striking sculpture serves as a solemn reminder of Vienna’s complex past. The Lichtzeichen Neue Welt Tempel Light is one of 26 such structures scattered throughout the city. They mark the former locations of synagogues and other Jewish spaces that were tragically destroyed during the November Pogrom of 1938. This light, in particular, stands where the Neue Welt Tempel, also known as the Association synagogue of the Tempelverein Hietzing, once stood. Designed by architect Arthur Grünberger, the temple was a recent addition to the cityscape, having been built between 1928 and 1929. It could accommodate a sizable congregation, with seating for 136 women and 244 men in the main hall. There was also a smaller prayer room for more intimate gatherings. This vibrant community was tragically torn apart during the pogrom, and the temple suffered the same fate as so many others. The Lichtzeichen Neue Welt Tempel Light, with its illuminated Star of David, is a beacon of remembrance. It reminds us of the importance of tolerance and the enduring legacy of Jewish life in Vienna.

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