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Jewish community
There are about 1800 registered Jews at Jewish community of Prague now and the estimate is about 5000 living in Prague. It was much higher number before the second world war, many died in Terezin concentration camp, even before they were sent to extermination camps all over the Europe. There are a bit over 30 Jewish religious families in Prague. Prague community is the biggest in Bohemia and Moravia. The Jews in Prague try to manage their lives together and to bring back the old heritage and legacy. Jewish community runs kosher restaurant, where you can have reasonably priced kosher meals. There are also Jewish apartments which serve kosher breakfast in the morning. The apartments are located in Jewish quarter, near by synagogue and kosher restaurants.
Prague Old Jewish cemetery
There is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Prague and it is believed, that it is also the oldest Jewish cemetery in whole Europe. It was used in 15th century for more than 300 years. As there were many Jews living in the Jewish quarter, there was also high demand for places at the cemetery, but the area was limited - the graves had to be made in several layers - there are areas with even 12 layers of graves!
For more information you can visit Old Jewish Cemetery website
Prague Synagogues
The active Shuls in Prague are all very close to each other & all within short walking distance
from to Dinitz Kosher Restaurant , for better orientation check each Synagogue
Alt Nue Shul - the oldest active shul in Europe & Most popular Jewish spot for visitors to see & Daven at while in Prague
Shuva Israel Yeshiva in Prague - the Newest addition to Jewish Prague scenary & the only Sefaradi Minyan in Prague
Hoch Shul Prague - the High synagogue : services are held during weekdays Modern Aurthodox style & on Shabbat Conservative style
Jubilee Synagogue - aka : Jerusalem shul is open for those who wish daven in Prague only on Shabbes morning - for Shachrit at 09:00