Synagogue behind
Ghetto
Memorial of those who died in the Shoah
After the Shoah, the structure deteriorated. The caretaker discovered a genizah in an attic. Everything found was given to the Jewish Museum in Prague. The congregation hid those precious objects, hoping they be there when they returned.
Women’s gallery
Original decoration
Women’s gallery
View from the women’s gallery
Women’s bench
Small discs are seat markers for women who contributed to the Synagogue
Hand washing basin
Original door keys
Original front door
Interior of Aron Ha-Kodesh
Close up of Bimah
View of women’s gallery
Ghetto
Plaque
The Synagogue caretaker found a Mikvah in the lower floor of this building which is now a private residence.
Ghetto
Rabbi’s house
Archive map
Luže, Bohemia
German name: Lusche
Province: Bohemia
Jewish community date: 1550
Synagogue: No
Current Synagogue Use: Synagogue
Jewish Cemetery: No
Town References
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luže_(Chrudim_District)
Notes: Wikipedia
Archives: https://www.centropa.org/en/photo/synagogue-luze
Notes:
Archives: https://iajgscemetery.org/eastern-europe/czech-republic/luze
Notes: IAJGS Cemetery Project
Transport List: https://pinkas.jewishmuseum.cz/vyhledavani/vysledky?searchName=Luze&search=
Notes: People Transported
| Scroll # | Scroll Holder | Scroll Type |
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Torah |
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Torah |
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Torah |
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Torah |
