Rema synagogue Krakow and Jewish community

The synagogue of the REMA, Rabbi Moshe Isserles, 16th century, is, according to light research, the only active synagogue in the city.  Isserles was the writer who introduced an Ashkenazi commentary to make the Shulchan Aruch law code fit the Ashkenazi perspective and practices.

Isserles built the synagogue in memory of his first wife after her untimely death at age 20.  The synagogue was built in what was his own house that he subsequently gave over to the Jewish community of Krakow.  Isserles himself is buried next to the synagogue.

See the website http://www.krakow.jewish.org.pl/ for more information about the Krakow Jewish community.

During our visit to Krakow, we will join this synagogue community at 40 Szeroka St. for Shabbat services.

Here are some nice photos of the synaogue exterior and interior: