Ceremonial Hall of the Prague Jewish Burial Society

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by Jim Linwood

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The Ceremonial Hall of the Prague Jewish Burial Society, located in the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, is a significant historical structure. Built in 1911-1912 in a neo-Romanesque style, it served as the headquarters of the Chevra Kadisha, the Jewish Burial Society responsible for the ritual preparation of bodies for burial according to Jewish customs. The hall features intricate architectural details and houses exhibitions related to Jewish burial traditions and the history of the Jewish community in Prague.

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