Peitav Synagogue Synagogue

Peitav Synagogue is an active Jewish house of worship located in Riga’s Old Town. It serves as a central place of worship and community gathering for Riga’s Jewish population.

The synagogue contains a main prayer hall and spaces for religious services and community events; it is visited both for worship and by those interested in Riga’s Jewish heritage. The building stands among the compact streets of the Old Town.

The synagogue remained standing through the Second World War while many other local Jewish sites were destroyed, and in the post-war and post-Soviet periods it has returned to active use for religious and communal functions.

Situated in central Riga within the historic Old Town area, the synagogue is accessible on foot from other central landmarks and sits within the city’s dense urban fabric.

• Survival and active use: One of the few synagogues in Latvia that survived wartime destruction and later resumed active religious services and community use.

• Contact the synagogue ahead of your visit to confirm opening hours and any visitor rules-Peitav is an active congregation and access can be limited outside scheduled visiting times.
• Avoid Friday afternoon/early evening and Saturday morning (Shabbat) and major Jewish holidays when services are held; plan visits on weekday mornings when quieter and staff are likelier to answer questions.
• The synagogue is centrally located in the Riga area-combine a short visit with nearby Old Town sites, but respect any photography or dress requests made by on-site staff.