Krzepice Synagogue

The synagogue in Krzepice, located on Wenecka Street, is a brick and stone masonry building designed on a rectangular plan measuring 13.6 by 24.1 meters. Inside, there is a main prayer hall to the east and a vestibule to the west, above which the women's gallery (babiniec) is situated. The synagogue's facade is distinguished by a four-column portico with a triangular tympanum, and above the main doors hangs a plaque featuring the Star of David and a Hebrew inscription that reflects the spiritual character of the place. Inside, elements related to the Aron ha-kodesh (Torah ark) and rows of semicircular windows have been preserved. The synagogue was built between 1814 and 1815, with its completion attributed to 1822, coinciding with the independence of the Jewish community from the kahal in Działoszyn. During World War II, the building was destroyed by the Nazis, who established a camp for Jews around it. After the war, the building fell into ruin and was privately owned for many years until 2016, when it became municipal property. After being taken over by the local government, efforts were undertaken to improve the condition of the monument. In 2020, the municipality received 400,000 złoty from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage for its preservation. The synagogue in Krzepice is not only a valuable architectural monument but also a significant site in the history of the local Jewish community.