Medieval Jewish Prague
Jewish life in Prague dates back more than a millennium. The Josefov quarter became a major center of Jewish religious learning and culture.
Official information ↗Visitor planning: Jewish Museum sites may close for Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Confirm synagogue entry, museum schedules, kosher supervision and Shabbat reservations directly before visiting.
Jewish history in the Czech Republic
Rabbi Judah Loew and the Golem
Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, the Maharal of Prague, is associated with the Old-New Synagogue and the famous Golem legend.
Official information ↗Jewish life in Bohemia and Moravia
Communities flourished in Třebíč, Mikulov, Boskovice, Brno, Plzeň and other towns, leaving synagogues, cemeteries and preserved quarters.
Official information ↗The Holocaust and Terezín
Nazi persecution devastated Czech Jewish communities. Terezín served as a ghetto and transit camp, while most prisoners were deported onward to killing centers.
Official information ↗Jewish life today
Prague and other Czech cities retain active Jewish communities, synagogues, cultural institutions and educational programs.
Official information ↗Synagogues, museums & memorials
Old-New Synagogue — Prague
Europe’s oldest active synagogue, dating to the thirteenth century; admission is part of the Jewish Town circuit.
Official information ↗Spanish Synagogue — Prague
Nineteenth-century Moorish Revival synagogue housing Jewish Museum exhibitions.
Official information ↗Pinkas Synagogue — Prague
Holocaust memorial with the names of approximately 80,000 Jewish victims from Bohemia and Moravia.
Official information ↗Old Jewish Cemetery — Prague
Historic cemetery with layered gravestones and the tomb of Rabbi Judah Loew.
Official information ↗Maisel and Klausen Synagogues — Prague
Museum sites documenting Jewish religious traditions and the history of Prague’s Jewish community.
Official information ↗Jerusalem Synagogue — Prague
Colorful early-twentieth-century synagogue near Prague’s main railway station.
Official information ↗Terezín Memorial — Terezín
Former ghetto and concentration camp sites, museums, memorials and Jewish cemetery. Plan adequate time and verify visiting conditions.
Official information ↗Jewish Quarter — Třebíč
UNESCO-listed Jewish quarter with preserved houses, synagogues and historic cemetery.
Official information ↗Great Synagogue — Plzeň
Monumental nineteenth-century synagogue used for cultural events and exhibitions.
Official information ↗Jewish Quarter and cemetery — Mikulov
Former Jewish neighborhood, synagogue, medieval mikveh and historic cemetery.
Official information ↗Jewish Quarter — Boskovice
Preserved Jewish quarter, synagogue and cemetery in South Moravia.
Official information ↗Jewish heritage — Brno
Synagogue, Jewish cemetery and community sites in the capital of Moravia.
Official information ↗Jewish heritage tours & routes
Prague Jewish Museum visitor circuit
Official museum circuit includes historic synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery; book tickets and check Jewish holiday closures.
Official information ↗Prague Jewish Quarter walking tour
A self-guided or locally guided walk through Josefov, its synagogues, cemetery and memorials.
Official information ↗Terezín memorial visit
Use the memorial’s official website for guided tours, admission and educational programs.
Official information ↗Třebíč UNESCO heritage route
Explore the Jewish Quarter, synagogues and cemetery, with visitor information from the national tourism authority.
Official information ↗Moravian Jewish heritage itinerary
Combine Mikulov, Boskovice and Brno; confirm individual site openings before a multi-city journey.
Official information ↗Kosher food & Shabbat planning
The Chabad Grill — Prague
Meat restaurant under Chabad Prague rabbinic supervision at U Milosrdných 6; confirm hours and certification.
Official information ↗U MILO Italian Dairy — Prague
Kosher dairy restaurant listed by Chabad Prague at U Milosrdných 4.
Official information ↗Shelanu Pizzeria — Prague
Kosher dairy pizzeria at Břehová 8, listed by Chabad Prague.
Official information ↗Shalom Restaurant — Prague
Kosher restaurant in the Jewish Town Hall at Maiselova 18; verify hours and access.
Official information ↗HaMizlala — Prague
Kosher Israeli restaurant at Hybernská 26; check its published certification and reservations.
Official information ↗Kosher mini-market and Shabbat meals
Chabad Prague offers kosher shopping and advance-booked Shabbat meals; make reservations before arrival.
Official information ↗Outside Prague
Kosher options are much more limited. Plan meals before visiting Terezín, Třebíč, Brno or other towns.
Official information ↗Chabad & Jewish community contacts
Chabad of Prague
Active Chabad center at U Milosrdných 6 offering prayer services, visitor guidance, kosher food and Shabbat arrangements.
Official information ↗Ahavat Yosef Synagogue — Prague
Chabad-associated synagogue at U Milosrdných 6 with daily prayer services; check current times.
Official information ↗Prague Jewish Community
The local Jewish community administers the Old-New Synagogue and supports religious and communal life.
Official information ↗Jewish Museum in Prague
Official visitor information, museum tickets, exhibitions and educational programming.
Official information ↗Chabad worldwide directory
Consult the official directory for current contacts in Prague or elsewhere in Czechia.
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