Update to Jewish Quarter in Prague

While I have been to the Jewish Quarter, I also found the New Jewish Cemetery (burial place of Kafka) in Prague 10 interesting. While much smaller, you can also visit (what's left of) the Old Jewish Cemetery in Zizkov. Much of it was destroyed when the Zizkov Tower was built, but some of the older grave sites were spared.

Well I was guiding the Jewish sites last week and yes, the Old Jewish Ceremonial Hall and Klausen Synagogue are closed and yes they don't tell you that until after you buy the ticket (see note below). I would point out two things. First, these buildings are not less than 110 years old and in the case of the Pinkas Cemetery/Synagogue (nearly 600 years) and the Old/New Synagogue (nearly 800 years) so you can expect that maintenance has to take place on a rolling basis. Second, I think that paying CZK600 to be able to go into the Pinkas Synagogue and Cemetery would be worth that as they are unique places. Add to that the Spanish Synagogue one of only two surviving synagogues in Europe that was built to celebrate European Jewish culture. If anybody plans to go to the Jewish sites in Prague and you want to see what will be included in the ticket go to https://www.jewishmuseum.cz/en/info/visit/admission/, expand the "Tour of the Prague Jewish Town" section and it shows you the open sites.

Jason, are you saying that you are a tour guide in Prague? Are you the one that does the WW2 tours? Thanks for your response.

Nancy, you can find info. on Jason’s tours here:

https://www.livingpraguetours.com/

The ticket to the Jewish Museum (600 CZK) is absolutely worth it—but only if you go with the right guide. Since it covers six sites, it works out to about $5 per synagogue or the Jewish cemetery. The sites themselves are very moving and old, but without context you can easily walk away confused.
We did a semi-private tour with Bat-El Tours (formerly Jewish Prague Tours, often recommended on this forum) and were fortunate to have Yvonne as our guide. She’s not just a guide but a real educator, deeply involved in Jewish heritage research. I also recommend her Instagram page for great insights into Jewish heritage in Prague. Her explanations made every site—the Old New Synagogue, Maisel Synagogue, Holocaust Memorial, Jewish Cemetery, and Spanish Synagogue—so much more meaningful.
Some of our friends first joined the official Jewish Museum group tour, but found the guide impersonal and hard to hear in a large group. They joined us on a semi-private tour with Bat-El Tours and said the experience was on a completely different level—engaging, personal, and passionate. Another couple did a private tour with Julie from Bat-El Tours and were also very happy.
When purchasing the tickets, consider going with a good educator such as from Bat-El Tours, so you truly get the value for your money and not just randomly browse through buildings.

I will second Jason as a wonderful guide in Prague. Thanks to Carrie for the quick response with website!