Muzejs „Ebreji Daugavpilī un Latgalē“
Museum of Jewish history in the Daugavpils synagogue built in 1850, known as the Kadiša lūgšanu nams (Kadish Prayer House), with a permanent exhibition on prominent Jews of Latgale.
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About the museum
The museum is set up in the Daugavpils synagogue, known as the Kadiša lūgšanu nams (Kadish Prayer House) and built in 1850. The building stands in the city centre at the corner of Lāčplēša iela and Cietokšņa iela; the museum is on the first floor.
The founder and head of the museum is the historian and local studies researcher Josifs Ročko. In 2019 the permanent exhibition “Izcilie Latgales ebreji” (Outstanding Jews of Latgale) was opened, with five display stands telling the stories of 125 Jews who were born, lived or worked in Daugavpils, Rēzekne, Ludza and other towns of Latgale.
Highlights
- Synagogue built in 1850
- Museum on the first floor of the synagogue building
- Permanent exhibition “Izcilie Latgales ebreji”
Permanent exhibition
- Izcilie Latgales ebreji – Permanent exhibition with five display stands on 125 Jews who were born, lived or worked in Latgale, including in Daugavpils, Rēzekne and Ludza.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Visits must be arranged in advance by telephone. |
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