Josefov - The Jewish Quarter

These snapshots are of various edifices in the Jewish Quarter of Prague. Long ago, Jews were ostracized into one section of the city, known as Josefov. The synagogue on the right is the oldest synagogue in Europe!! Ted and I went inside - it was one simple, small room with many little desks for reading the Torah and a very old-looking shrine. The synagogue in the center is newer. The building on the right is a Ceremonial Hall and just borders the old Jewish Cemetary (see below). There is still a vibrant Jewish life in Prague - in the last picture there are some Orthodox Jews going to worship on their Saturday Sabbath.