Revitalization of Jewish Monuments in the Czech Republic

The project “Revitalization of Jewish Monuments in the Czech Republic” was in terms of investments completed in 2014. For this project, the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic received the largest grant for the preservation of Jewish monuments in the Czech Republic during the entire post-war period (CZK 280 million, with 85% coming from the European Fund for Regional Development and 15% from the Czech government). The project has enabled the reconstruction, restoration, and preservation of 15 important historical buildings in 10 towns in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia.

In this context, it should be remembered that it was not only construction and restoration work. Most of the renovated synagogues were intended to be cultural and educational centres.

Cooperation with local partners, municipalities, cultural institutions, associations and initiatives, which in many cases participate in the presentation and operation, is key for the successful operation of the project.

The Revitalization of Jewish Monuments project formed the basis for the current, further developing project, the Czech Route of Jewish Cultural Heritage.