Chewra Thilim Prayerhouse of Kazimierz, Kraków

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Chewra Thilim Prayerhouse of Kazimierz, Kraków

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Chewra Thilim Prayerhouse of Kazimierz, Kraków, Jewish prayer house in Kazimierz district, Kraków, Poland

The Chewra Thilim Prayerhouse at 18 Meiselsa Street features a rectangular layout with separate prayer areas for men on the ground floor and women upstairs.

Built in 1896 by architect Nachman Kopald, the synagogue functioned as a gathering place for the Psalm Brotherhood, whose members read the entire Book of Psalms daily.

The prayer house walls display colorful murals from the 1890s depicting biblical animals, including lions, tigers, and eagles, along with Hebrew inscriptions and floral designs.

Following its return to the Jewish Community of Kraków in 2001, the building maintains its status as a registered cultural heritage monument under number A-1343/M.

The interior paintings discovered during 2008 renovations merge traditional religious motifs with nature calendar elements, creating an unexpected artistic combination within the prayer space.

Location: Kraków

Inception: 1896

GPS coordinates: 50.05110,19.94330

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:56

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