Restoration of national cultural monument - Jewish school Levice

Information in a nutshell

The first reference of Jews in Levice goes back to the beginning of the 18th century even though their earlier presence can be expected. The presence and settlement of Jews was then limited by imperial regulations that tried to protect mining towns and their surroundings from Jewish merchants. In 1836, Jews started to settle in Levice, most of them coming from West Slovakia and they set up their religious community there. One year earlier, resources mention that local Jews had their tabernacle there, it was not a synagogue yet, only a house adapted for worshipping. The present-day synagogue was built as a separate building that replaced the original three-wing building. The reconstructed former Jewish school that is the intention of the project forms a part of the cultural landmark – Levice synagogue. At the moment, it is not used and it is in bad technical condition. Existing structures do not meet the original purpose any more.