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The Synagogue in Humpolec is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in 1760-62. The synagogue was restored throughout the 19th century and in the 1920s. In use until WWII, this brick synagogue now serves as a church.

The Synagogue in Hüttenheim is an Ashkenazi synagogue from 1754, restored in 1996. In use until WWII, this Baroque stone building now serves as a dwelling.

The Synagogue in Ingwiller is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1822. The synagogue has been restored in 1870, 1891-1892 and 1913 (for its cupola). This Baroque stone building still serves as a synagogue.

The Synagogue in Ivančice is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1853 by architect Lorenz Wagner.

The Synagogue in Izabelin is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in the 18th century. This Baroque brick synagogue has been transformed into an office.

The Synagogue in Jevíčko is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1794. The synagogue has been rebuilt in 1907 and 1953. In use until WWII, this Art Nouveau brick synagogue has been transformed into a cultural centre.

The Synagogue in Jičín (Gitschin) is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in the 2nd half of the 18th century. The synagogue was rebuilt after 1840, and in 2001-2008. Abandoned during WWII, this brick building has been reinstated as synagogue in 2008.

The Synagogue in Jinřichův Hradec is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in 1801-1803. The synagogue was rebuilt after 1876 and after 1952. In use until WWII, this Neo-Gothic brick building now serves as a church.

The Synagogue in Kampen is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1847 by architect N. Plomp. In use until WWII, this brick synagogue in the Neo-Classical style now serves as a museum. The front façade contains four Tuscan pilasters, flanking the main entrance. The triangular pediment which includes a central tondo window covers the entire width of the façade. The Torah ark was originally furnished in a Neo-Gothic style. During the Second World War, the interior was destroyed but the building itself remained relatively unscathed. The Jewish community of Kampen ceased to exist in the year 1947 after which the building was sold and used as storage space and garage. In 1981, the building was bought by the city of Kampen and subsequently restored and renovated by R. G. Busser (Monumentenzorg) in 1983/84. The frieze above the main entrance includes a Hebrew inscription referring to Isaiah 56:7. The pilaster on the left side of the entrance door contains a circular commemorative plaque of 34 Jews of the community in Kampen who died during the war in the concentration camps. After Busser's renovation of the former synagogue was completed, the building was redeveloped as an exhibition space.

The Synagogue in Kasejovice is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1762, restored after 1990. This Baroque brick building now serves as a museum.