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The synagogue in Kamenice nad Lipou is the last synagogue to be built in the former Czechoslovakia before WW2
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The Jewish community no longer exists, the Torah Scrolls have been allocated to synagogues around the world and the last reminder of the Jews of Kamenice nad Lipou is this building
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The current owners of the building wish to convert it into a house, which will alter the fabric of the building forever and lose the identity of this as the town’s synagogue
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Our mission is to save the building for future generations, ensure it is preserved as a listed building and continues as a memory for those Jews who perished in the Holocaust
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We are hoping to raise sufficient funds to buy the building from its current owners and preserve it forever.
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A charitable foundation will oversee the management of the building, cultural and educational activities and preserve its unique history
FAQs
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It is entirely up to you. A few pounds will make a difference or you may wish to make a larger donation. For anyone wishing to make larger donations please contact us as we would like to recognise your contribution as part of the buildings history.
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Your money will go to the Kamenice nad Lipou Synagogue Foundation. This is a Czech registered charitable foundation dedicated to the preservation of the synagogue.
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The main priority for the funds will be to purchase the building. However, the Foundation will be fundraising for annual running costs as there will be maintenance and upkeep for the building as well as funding the installation of displays, historical information, etc.