After 40 years: World’s 3rd-largest synagogue returns to Jews – Ten years of efforts bear fruit on behalf of Czech synagogue-turned-museum in city of Pilsen. | Israelnationalnews

The city fathers of Pilsen, Czech Republic, have agreed to close the museum and concert hall that have operated in the city’s famous synagogue, and to restore the structure to the Jewish community. The decision follows more than ten years of lobbying efforts by representatives of the dwindling Jewish community.