A prayer shawl (tallit), which was found in Pacov synagogue during its archaeological assessment, has now been renovated and placed in a prestigious spot at the very beginning of the temporary exhibition “Throwaway – the History of a Modern Crisis” at the House of European History in Brussels. The exhibition continues until January 2024.
Further information on the exhibition is available here:
https://historia-europa.ep.eu/en/throwaway
https://historia-europa.ep.eu/cs/nepotrebne-vyhodit
The Tikkun Pacov Synagogue Association wholly supports Ukraine as an independent and sovereign democratic nation. Our objective is to revive the memory of the lost Jewish community and renewal of their place in history, lest they be forgotten. The atrocities happening in the Ukraine and the mass exodus of refugees bring to mind the targeting of Jews and others in the Holocaust.
Tikkun Pacov warmly welcomes the Ukrainian refugees to the Czech Republic and to the Pacov community.
Photos by Marie and Daniela Orlando
The synagogue is now owned by the Tikkun Pacov Synagogue Association. After several years we have entered another phase of our efforts, in which we will turn the synagogue into a museum and venue for common-good activities. This year we intend to restore the original entrance, possibly even the original interior layout, and organize a public discussion on the future use of the synagogue.
We have just received the belowmentioned lovely letter with a donation of CZK 200 (ca. US$ 8.5), which along with the forthcoming bicentenary of the Pacov synagogue led us to the following idea: Are there 200 people willing to donate CZK 200 toward the costs of construction work like our graceful correspondent?
Our transparent bank account number is 2701205032/2010. Please do not forget to include the words 200 Campaign as payment description.
Thank you for your help and support.
A brief summary of the synagogue association’s Year One.