Klausen Synagogue

16th and 17th century synagogues In 1570s a renowned businessman and benefactor of the ghetto, Mordechai Maisel, decided to build in the area of the present Klausen Synagogue a kloyz, or complex of buildings, probably including synagogues and a private Talmudic school. The famous Prague rabbi and scholar Maharal taught at this school. In 1689, the great fire of the ghetto burned down all the kloyzn and the synagogue is named after them. Rabbi Shelomo Khalish Cohen, On 11 October, 2024, the synagogue held a Kol Nidre service, led by Rabbi David Maxa of the Czech community of Progressive Jews, for the first time since World War II. == Recent history and exposition ==

About a decade later, during years 1995–96, the synagogue was restored again and the topic of Jewish festivals and customs returned to the exposition. Visitors are invited to get acquainted with the foundational texts of Judaism (Torah and Talmud), sacral space of Judaism (traditional components of the synagogue interior, order of synagogue prayer service and texts and objects used during it, etc.). Introduction of Jewish Festivals and Jewish family life in its dailiness as well as in its important milestones, for instance birth, circumcision, wedding, etc. follows. The exposition continues in the Ceremonial Hall with the topic of the end of life. == Gallery ==

Prag Klausen Synagoge innen 1.jpg|The interior today Klaussynag.Prag19.Jh.jpg|The interior of the synagogue in the 19th century == See also ==