Tempel Synagogue
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Not to be confused with Tempel Synagogue (Lviv).
| Tempel Synagogue | |
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| Basic information | |
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| Location |  Kraków, Poland |
| Religious affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| District | Kazimierz |
| Year consecrated | 1862 |
| Ecclesiastical status | Active Synagogue |
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| Architect(s) | Ignacy Hercok |
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The Tempel Synagogue is a Reform Judaism synagogue in Kraków, Poland, in the Kazimierz district. The building was designed by Ignacy Hercok, and built in 1860-1862. The synagogue was ruined during the World War II by Nazis, who used the building as ammunition storage area. After the war, it was used again for prayers. In 1947, a mikvah was built in the northern part of synagogue. Regular prayers were held until 1985. The synagogue underwent a vast renovation from 1995 until 2000. It is still active today, although the prayers are held only a few times a year.
[edit] See also
- Remuh Synagogue, active Orthodox Judaism synagogue in Kraków
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[edit] External links
- www.JewishKrakow.net - a guide to the Tempel Synagogue as well as Kazimierz in general, Krakow's Jewish quarter
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