The White Synagogue of Joniškis () is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 4a Miesto Square, in Joniškis, in the Šiauliai County of Lithuania. Called the Summer synagogue; it was designed by Saulutė Domanskienė in the Classical Revival and Romanesque Revival styles, and was completed in 1823. The building operated as a synagogue until it was devastated by Nazis in 1941.

Subsequently used for profane purposes, the building was restored from 2011 and has been repurposed as a cultural center since 2014. The former synagogue was located adjacent to the Red Synagogue of Joniškis.

History In 1797 the permit to build a synagogue in Joniškis was granted; and the synagogue was completed in 1823. After World War II, the synagogue was converted into warehouse, later on into gym.

See also

History of the Jews in Lithuania Lithuanian Jews

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