The Klaus Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Prague, built after the ghetto fire of 1689 on the site of three smaller 16th-century buildings. These earlier structures housed a yeshivah (Talmudic school) founded by the renowned Rabbi Löw. Inside the synagogue, visitors can explore the first part of a permanent exhibition showcasing Jewish customs and traditions.

The ceremonial hall

The second part of the exhibition is located in the ceremonial hall, a beautiful Neo-Romanesque building constructed between 1906 and 1908. Despite its relatively young age, this hall has become an iconic feature of the Jewish Museum.

While it may be tempting to skip a visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery and just take a photo of the gravestones, there is a "guardian" who gently encourages visitors to purchase a ticket.

On the first floor, you will find a space that served for the ritual washing of the dead until 1926. Currently, this area provides insights into the history of the Prague Burial Society, an important religious and social institution established in 1564 by Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenazi.