Built in 1927 by the Berlin architects Imberg and Friedman and opened formally with the bringing in of the Torah on September 25 of the same year, Gdańsk's New Synagogue in the district of Wrzeszcz, approximately 3km west of the city centre, was primarily used by Jewish refugees from Russia and Wielkopolska, but also served a small number of Gdańsk Jews. Partially destroyed by the Germans in 1938, the Synagogue was subsequently sold to the Danzig city authorities who used it as a furniture warehouse. The sale somewhat ironically saved it from destruction, and the interior, including the original Torah scrolls, survived the war. Having operated for years as a school the building is now home to a functioning concert and exhibition hall which is only open during scheduled events and religious services organized by the Jewish Community. Perhaps in a bid to stave off snoopers the current administrators are insistent there is nothing of interest for visitors.