Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Rezekne Synagogue

Krāslavas iela 5, Rēzekne, LV-4601

Tel : + 371 26 615 683

Historical description

Rezekne

Rezekne is built on seven hills, giving it its name. The Jewish presence in Rezekne probably dates back to the 18th century. The town’s Jewish population grew mainly in the second half of the 19th century, from 542 in 1847 to almost 6,500 in 1897. Most Jews ... Read more