Former Synagogues of Poland

These photos of synagogues historically related to the Reissner family were provided by Dr. Rafal Witkowsky, with assistance of Ruben Frankenstein. (Click for a larger view.)

Number of images: 10
Created on: Thursday 08 July 2004


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Lwowek01
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Lwowek02
   
Lwowek01 = site of the former Jewish cemetery; the city public library was built partly on the ground of the cemetery in the 1970s. Lwowek02 = site of the former (entirely destroyed) synagogue along the Grobla Street, on the left, before a tall building.
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Pniewy01
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Pniewy02
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Pniewy03
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Pniewy04
Pniewy01, Pniewy02, Pniewy03, Pniewy04 = synagogue in Pinne, now closed and
under restoration, but still the front facade clearly recognizable as a synagogue.
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Pniewy05
     
Pniewy05 = former Jewish cemetery, on the right a former funeral chapel, still reserved, but rebuilt
   
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Zirke01
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Zirke02
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Zirke01, Zirke02, Zirke03 = former synagogue, now closed and under restoration, but the whole structure clearly recognizable as a synagogue; cemetery in Zirke entire destroyed in WWII, and two private houses built on the ground.