The designation “former” is used because the synagogue has not served as a place of worship since the destruction of the Jewish community during the Nazi era from 1938 to 1945.

No. The “last Jew” was Dr. Hans Morgenstern, who died in November 2023. May his memory be a blessing!

No. There is no Torah scroll in the Torah shrine, so the space is no longer considered sacred.

Yes, it is open as it is no longer a place of worship or a Jewish community centre. However, there will be special holiday-related activities.

Services can only take place if at least ten Jewish men (aged 13 and over; this quorum is known as a minyan) gather for prayer. If this is the case, a service can take place in the Former Synagogue.

These beautiful murals were painted with distemper and painstakingly restored in 2024. Along with the rest of the building, they are protected by conservation orders and are very fragile – please do not touch them!