Remah Synagogue

The Remah Synagogue is a 16th-century synagogue in the Kazimierz district of Kraków, Poland, named after the eminent rabbi and scholar Rabbi Moses Isserles. It is one of the historic Jewish monuments in the city and remains in religious use.

The synagogue was established in the 16th century during the growth of Kraków’s Jewish community and later survived periods of decline and reuse during the 20th century. Postwar restoration returned the building to religious function and preserved its historic fabric.

The Remah Synagogue sits on a narrow street in the historic Kazimierz quarter of Kraków, close to the Vistula river and within walking distance of the city centre. It is visited as part of Jewish heritage routes through Kraków.

• Age and use: Founded in the 16th century and located in Kraków's Kazimierz quarter, the site remains an active place of worship and a focal point for Jewish heritage visits.

What to See #

• Synagogue: The synagogue building is the active prayer space with a richly ornamented 16th-century interior that survived various later alterations and restorations.
• Remuh Cemetery: The adjacent historic Jewish cemetery contains gravestones dating from the 16th century, including the tomb of Rabbi Moses Isserles, the scholar after whom the synagogue is commonly named.