Exploring traces of Jewish Olomouc

The heart of Jewish life

The completed synagogue was consecrated on 11 April 1897 by Rabbi Berthold Oppenheim, who faithfully served the Olomouc community for forty-five years until his death. He was murdered along with most of his community in 1942.

Above left is a portrait of the rabbi from the beginning of his career in Olomouc, on the right a portrait from his later years. The photo below shows him with the choristers who sang in the synagogue on the High Holidays.

Archive of the Jewish Community in Olomouc.


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