Czech Jews mark first Yom Kippur in historic Prague synagogue since the Holocaust
Ec Chajim’s Rabbi David Maxa and student Rabbi Klára Kopytkoyá lead the ancient prayer of Kol Nidre during Yom Kippur services Oct. 12, 2024, at the Klausen Synagogue in Prague. Photo by Dana Cabanova, courtesy of the Jewish Museum in Prague
(RNS) — Rabbi David Maxa, who organized the observance in one of Prague’s 17th-century synagogues, said the moment ‘is not just a revival of our prayers, but a powerful testament to the resilience and continuity of our tradition.’
