The act was of a more political nature, as in the 19th century, responding to the Age of Enlightenment, Great Synagogues were built in many capitals of Europe to show that Jews were full and free citizens.
该行为具有更多的政治性质，一如19世纪为回应启蒙时代，大犹太会堂(Great Synagogue)被建在欧洲许多首都以显示犹太人是完全的和自由的公民。