Synagogue, Hrymailiv

The town Hrymailiv that in the region, has a rich and interesting history. It was born discoverer of X-rays Puliui John, as you can see the remains of the castle of the 19th century Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the ruins of the synagogue.

History of the Jewish sanctuary

Synagogue in Hrymailiv very high. She always kept in good condition. According to the census of 1910 Hrymailiv population of 3900 people, 60% of whom were Jews.

The synagogue was built in the 17th century. Once it was part of fortifications Hrymaylova. Proof of this is the synagogue walls that reach a thickness of 1.3 meters. Probably due to his synagogue dostoyala to this day.

In the middle of the room remained Aron-Kodesh - a place where the Torah scrolls are kept. Some windows you can see the wrought-iron grilles featuring the Star of David. In round lattices were similar picture, but in 2010 they, as they say, "got up".

Unfortunately, time is merciless to the Jewish sanctuary Now the synagogue is in poor condition.

How to get to Hrymaylova

Hrymailiv located 45 kilometers southwest of Ternopil . Best go E50 highway, and then return to Smykivtsyah towards Skalat . On the bus to Ternopil Hrymaylova buses. By the town can also be reached by bus from the goose , Kamenetz-Podolsk , Satanova , city , Chertkov and Khmelnitsky .

The synagogue is located in the center of the river Hrymaylova Hnylky.