The Isaac Synagogue, built in the early Judaic-Baroque style, was opened in 1644, and was a gift to the city from a wealthy Jew, Izaak Jakubowicz. The design is endowed with decorative arabesques and arches, yet retains a sober linearity, especially within. There is much to admire, not least the fragments of original wall scriptures. A shop inside sells kosher food, sweets, Jewish calendars and other items, and around the back you'll find Szalom Falafel - Kraków's only kosher fast food restaurant (ul. Jakuba 21; open 10:00 - 21:30; Fri 10:00 - 16:30; closed Sat).
Isaac Synagogue
Website
www.chabadkrakow.orgOpen
Open 08:30-20:00. Fri 08:30-14:30, Closed Sat.
Price/Additional Info
Admission 10/5zł.
Comments
Kerstin Edgerton
We will be visiting Isaak Synagouge during Yum Kippur. As a woman, do I need to wear a dress and a hat, or will pants and a head shawl work? Many thanks, Kerstin