model: Synagogue Zabludow

Must Know

Built in the mid-17th century, it was burnt down by the Germans in 1941. Although this synagogue was made out of wood, it was built without nails. According to legend, a fire once broke out in the city, causing its residents to flee. Dozens of birds hovered around the synagogue. By flapping their wings, they created a wind that blew out the fire and saved the building.