JACOB JR, MY JEWISH WORLD. TEMPEL SYNAGOGUE. KRAKOW/POLAND.
Sunday, Tevet 1, 5776 · December 13, 2015
Chanukah Day 7 • Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Chanukah Day 7 • Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Shalom! World.
The Tempel Synagogue was founded by Krakow's Reform Jews and has traditionally hosted services for non-Orthodox Jews of the city.
The Tempel Synagogue survived the war almost unscathed. It was built in 1860 to 1862, in the neo-Renaissance style designed by Ignacy Hercok, thanks to the efforts of the Association of progressive Jews in Krakow. Magnificently restored, it is now open. The building was enlarged in 1868, 1893, and 1924. During World War II Tempel Synagogue was badly damaged by hte Nazis, who used it as a magazine. Services resumed after the war and a mikvah was added in 1947. There is a women's secction in the one of the balconies.
Regular prayer services were held here until 1985, in Polish and Germany as well as Hebrew. The Synagogue was completely renovated in 1995-2000. Today the Tempel Synagogue remains active as a place of worship, but services are only held a few times each year, such as on holidays. The fine building oftem hosts concerts of Jewish and classical music.
The Tempel Synagogue survived the war almost unscathed. It was built in 1860 to 1862, in the neo-Renaissance style designed by Ignacy Hercok, thanks to the efforts of the Association of progressive Jews in Krakow. Magnificently restored, it is now open. The building was enlarged in 1868, 1893, and 1924. During World War II Tempel Synagogue was badly damaged by hte Nazis, who used it as a magazine. Services resumed after the war and a mikvah was added in 1947. There is a women's secction in the one of the balconies.
Regular prayer services were held here until 1985, in Polish and Germany as well as Hebrew. The Synagogue was completely renovated in 1995-2000. Today the Tempel Synagogue remains active as a place of worship, but services are only held a few times each year, such as on holidays. The fine building oftem hosts concerts of Jewish and classical music.
Shalom! Aleichem.
Cultural Support: Jacob Jr. B.A.C.E., avec L'Integration d'Association avec Israel et dans le Monde/Cz .
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