Jewish Community Centre of Krakow, Jewish cultural center and museum in Kazimierz district, Kraków, Poland
The Jewish Community Centre of Krakow is a modern cultural and museum facility in the Kazimierz district with exhibition spaces, educational areas, and community rooms. Located behind the Tempel Synagogue, this four-story building spans about 850 square meters and combines multiple functions.
The center was established in 2008 following initiatives that began after a royal visit and meetings with Holocaust survivors in the early 2000s. Its creation represented an effort to build a dedicated space for the living Jewish community.
The center serves as a gathering place where different generations connect through shared traditions and community events that reflect Jewish life in the city. Visitors can observe how the space brings together families and individuals who want to maintain cultural continuity.
The center is easy to locate on Miodowa Street with clear signage and information available on site. Visitors should check opening hours beforehand and wear comfortable shoes if planning to explore multiple floors.
The center actively supports Holocaust survivors through practical daily assistance including transportation and regular meals. Weekly Shabbat dinners demonstrate how the institution maintains community not just as memory but as lived experience.
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