Synagogue

The Old Synagogue is the eternal, dignified and only well-preserved testimony of the presence of Jews in the city. The first information about them appeared once in 1576 in the treasury accounts, when they paid the poll tax for ten people. But they must have lived here before, according to a town document from 1592, which mentions that their cemetery is ancient, which means that it was very old at that time.

The "Neuschul" was built and used next to the main synagogue ("Altschul") due to the increase of the Jewish population in Fürth. In addition, it had apartments that were rented or leased.

In the 19th century, when under Chief Rabbi Dr. Isaak Loewi the main synagogue was rebuilt and expanded according to the ideas of Reform Judaism, the "Neuschul" continued to be used by the Orthodox community members as a community synagogue.

A new synagogue was built at 15 Main Street.