New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice)

New Orthodox Synagogue in Košice

The New Orthodox Synagogue in Košice , a city in eastern Slovakia , was built in 1926/27. The synagogue on Puškinova Street in the historical center of the city is a protected architectural monument .

history

The synagogue was built according to the plans of the architect Ludwig Oelschläger (1896–1984) and inaugurated in 1927. It offers space for 800 worshipers. The synagogue has been extensively renovated in recent years.

Plaque

Today the synagogue is only used on the high Jewish holidays. Otherwise, the services take place in a prayer room on Zvonarská Street.

Commemoration

On the wall of the Orthodox Synagogue in Košice there is a memorial plaque in memory of the city's Jewish citizens who were deported and murdered during the Second World War .

See also

• List of synagogues in Slovakia

Web links

Commons : New Orthodox Synagogue (Košice)  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• History of the Jewish community in Kosice (English)

Coordinates: 48 ° 43 ′ 13 ″  N , 21 ° 15 ′ 43 ″  E