The story of Synagogue in Kyjov (previously called Gaya)
Synagogue in Kyjov (previously called Gaya) stood in Kyjov, Czech Republic. The source record dates or describes its construction as: Built 1863, Neo-Classicist style.
Damaged in 1945 and demolished in 1960.
The Jewish community
This synagogue served the Jewish community of Kyjov. The supplied source record does not provide a separate history of the congregation or its population.
Architecture and design
The source record dates or describes its construction as: Built 1863, Neo-Classicist style. Its architectural style is not documented in the supplied record. The architect is not documented.
Life inside the synagogue
The building functioned as a synagogue and communal gathering place in Kyjov. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.
Destruction
Damaged in 1945 and demolished in 1960.
The community’s fate
The supplied source record does not give a separate account of what happened to the Jewish community of Kyjov. Further community research is required.
The site today
The supplied source record does not identify the present condition of the building or its former site. Further site research is required.
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