Photographs: 1, 3, 4 – Old Synagogue Muehlhausen 2018–19, photographs by Irina Gerschmann; 2 – Synagogue Muehlhausen, Aron ha-Kodesh. Historical photograph by Theodor Harburger, 11 June 1929, source: Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People, Jerusalem, CAHJP, P160-421
Welcome to the homepage of Forum Alte Synagoge Mühlhausen e. V.!
Here you can find all information about our registered non-profit organization Forum Alte Synagoge Mühlhausen e. V. (Forum Old Synagogue Muehlhausen), about our aims and projects as well as about the building of the former synagogue in Muehlhausen (Middle Franconia).
You can get a first impression by a virtual tour through our gallery, by the image film made by our member Hugo Plätzer and by the film “Synagogengeschichten” (synagogues stories) in the series “Leben mit einem Denkmal” (life with a memorial), which can be watched in BR Fernsehen’s media centre. From minute 21:45 on the synagogue of Muehlhausen is presented.
Your donation is needed!
Being a non-profit organisation we are dependent on donations. Donations can be made via the donation portal of Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach, the donation platform betterplace and as transfer to our donation account. It is also possible to create fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram to support our non-profit work. In addition, we are taking part in the funding programmes Allianz – Regionaler als du denkst, socialfunders® and OTTO – Platz schaffen mit Herz – Communityvoting.
Thank you very much for your support!
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- Sunday, 6th September 2026: Church fair in Mühlhausen. The former synagogue Mühlhausen is open for public, the opening hours will be announced later.
- Sunday, 13th September 2026: Tag des offenen Denkmals® (Day of open Monument). The former synagogue Mühlhausen is open for public, the opening hours will be announced later.
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Excavation in the former synagogue Mühlhausen
From June to August 2025, archaeological excavations were carried out in the former synagogue. Read the accompanying short reports here. To watch the report (in German) in Frankenschau aktuell on Bayerischer Rundfunk Nord from 18th June 2025 click here.
Since 27th of July 2026 new archaeological excavations are carried out. Read the accompanying short reports here.
Jewish cemetery Mühlhausen online
The Jewish cemetery Mühlhausen was digitally recorded in 2025 by the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection and is now accessible online via Jüdische Friedhöfe in Bayern (in German).
The last Jew of Mühlhausen – A tribute to Albert Schloß
80 years ago – on 15th of August 1945 – the last Jew of Mühlhausen, Albert Schloß, was released from Theresienstadt concentration camp. This is evident from the passport Mr. Schloß had received on the day of his release. On the occasion of this anniversary, our association member Otto Pröls handed over the release certificate as well as a photo of Mr. Schloß to our association. Christof Eberstadt, an advisory board member of our association, has dealt extensively with Mr. Schloß’s life and the circumstances of his release. Read the full report here (in German).
Dr. Ludwig Spaenle about his visit to the former synagogue Mühlhausen
The former synagogue Mühlhausen and the opening celebration of our event series on the occasion of the anniversary year ‘321–2021: 1700 years of Jewish life in Germany’ on 11th of July 2021 have left a lasting impression: Dr. Ludwig Spaenle about his visit to the former synagogue Mühlhausen (in German).
Guided tour through the former synagogue and the Jewish cemetery in Mühlhausen
Are you interested in a group tour through the former synagogue or the Jewish cemetery in Mühlhausen (Middle Franconia)? Then contact us: kristina.fleischmann@synagoge-muehlhausen.de!
Note: “Our” Mühlhausen is the market town in Middle Franconia (Bavaria). For information about the former synagogue in Mühlhausen in Thuringia, click here.