Ritualbad bei der Pinkas-Synagoge in der Prager Altstadt
Ritual bath at the Pinkas Synagogue in Prague Old town
Author(s): Helena OlmerováSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Jewish studies, Customs / Folklore, Local History / Microhistory, Social history, 16th Century
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: ritual bath; mikveh; Pinkas Synagogue; Prague; Jewish community; heritage;
Summary/Abstract: This article describes the archaeological discovery and restoration of a ritual bath (mikveh) near the Pinkas Synagogue in Prague, dating back to the early 16th century. The mikveh was built in a medieval house that was adapted for this purpose, and was connected to a complex of rooms and vaults under the synagogue. The article provides details on the construction, layout, and function of the mikveh, as well as the historical and cultural context of the Jewish community in Prague. The article also discusses the challenges and significance of preserving this unique monument of Jewish heritage.
Journal: Judaica Bohemiae
- Issue Year: XXVII/1991
- Issue No: 1+2
- Page Range: 69-78
- Page Count: 10
- Language: German
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