The Jewish Ceremonial Hall, built in the pseudo-Romanesque style in 1912 by architect Frantisek Gerstl, outwardly resembles a mansion of wealthy merchants rather than a place for mourning ceremonies. Be that as it may, this very building once served the Jewish community as a morgue.
Nowadays, this house contains one of the exhibitions of the Jewish Museum of Prague, devoted to the theme corresponding to its location. The paintings hanging on the walls depict funeral rites and ceremonies. There are also old gravestones and memorials here.
In the room located just above the hall, personal belongings, photographs, and documents of members of the Jewish community are collected. Looking at them, one can understand how the work of the ceremonial hall was organized and gain a better understanding of Jewish funeral traditions and customs.
