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SYNAGOGUE OF TRIKALA - Kal Yavanim 
CEMETERY OF TRIKALA

SYNAGOGUE OF TRIKALA - Kal Yavanim
Interior of the synagogue of Trikala.
Historical Data:  Prior to World War II, there were three synagogues in Trikala.  Only the Kal Yavanim synagogue, orginally built in the 19th century, survived--though seriously damaged.  It was reconstructed after 1945.  
Area/Capacity:   140 sq. m./ 150-200 persons  
Actual Condition:  The small Jewish Community of Trikala does not have the means to maintain the synagogue.  
Works of restoration are required.  
Necessary Restoration Works:  Restoration of the roof, conservation, and water-tightening works for the floors are needed.  
Estimated Cost:   15 million drs. ($43,000 US)

CEMETERY OF TRIKALA
The gate of the Jewish cemetery 
and the vandalized tombs in the cemetery of Trikala
                                      
Historical Data:  This cemetery has some interesting tombstones with inscriptions depicting the craft or profession of the deceased.  The cemetery of Trikala has been vandalized three times inn 1993, 1997 and in 1998.  
Area/Capacity:   14,700 sq. m.  
Actual Condition:  Due to the repeated desecration attacks, the cemetery is in a bad state of preservation.  
Necessary Restoration Works: (a) The surrounding wall has to be reconstructed and the graves have to be conserved and recorded. (b) A topographical plan of the area is required. (c) Internal paths need to be graveled.  
Estimated Cost:   20 million drs. ($57,000 US) 
Kol haKEHILA thanks the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece and the International Survey for Jewish Monuments for some of the information on this page.

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