Boskovice, Czech Republic
Alternate names: Boscovice, Boskowitz (German name, as it was known before 1918) 49°29' N 16°40' E


Synagogues

The synagogue on Traplova St., built in 1698 in Baroque style, displays adaptations in empire and neo-gothic styles. In 1705, Jeshaya Maler and Loeb from Krakow painted the interior walls with Hebrew liturgical texts. Up to the 1990's, the synagogue was used as a storehouse but, in 199, restoration began. There were two other synagogues in Boskovice, a smaller one built in the 18th century and the Loew Beer's synagogue in 1884. Both were destroyed after WW II.

It is hoped with the renovation of this last existing synagogue to establish an exhibition of Jewish life in Boskovice. If one wishes to contribute to the renovation, please contact the submitter of this article for more information. The Maisel Synagogue in Prague has as part of its permanent exhibition a lot of information and many liturgical objects from Boskovice and Moravia. It's well worth a visit.