The topic of this diploma thesis is creating an architectural study of new synagogue and center for Jewish community in Teplice. Main goal was to design a complex used not only for sacral purposes, but also for cultural and educational purposes. The intention itself was an attempt to transform the location, to highlight its specificity and to capture its Genius loci. The proposal is a set of four objects consisting of several completely different units, all intended to create possibilities for harmonious coexistence of the past and the future. The complex includes a new separate synagogue building with three utility floors, which is located on the southern side of the premises. Two other objects are a one-storey administration building and a cultural and educational center, both located in the middle of the area. The building on the northern side of the property houses the premises of a kosher restaurant, a museum and a parking lot. Its roof forms a large square and recreational zone. Due to the large altitude differences of the premises, predominant portion of the facility is designed under the ground.

the Jewish community of Velké Meziříčí has acquired urban and regional significance, which lasted until the middle of the 20th century. Dominant of the Jewish ghetto was a complex of three synagogues originating from different periods. To the present day, two synagogues, the Old Synagogue from 1695 and the New Synagogue built in pseudo-gothic style between 1868-1870 based on August Prokop´s design, have been preserved. The location of the three synagogues is a very unsettled urban whole, which is poorly accessible and creates the atmosphere of a special and inhospitable place. The centerpiece of the site is a new synagogue, which now serves as a Vietnamese marketplace. The aim of the diploma thesis was to restore the values of the cultural area of the three synagogues and to define the new functional use of the buildings in connection with the living urban structure with the insertion of new architectural forms.

My dissertation concerns especially the last phase of the Jewish settlement in Český Krumlov. That means from the establishment of the Jewish Community in this town in 1893 till the German occupation in 1938. It briefly outlines the destiny of the Jewish inhabitants during the Second Republic and the Nazi genocide of the Jews. My heed is also given to the prominent personalities of the local Jewish community and to their economic and cultural contribution. The text also dissertates the extant monuments of the Jewish culture - the synagogue and the Jewish cemetery {--} their contemporary condition and possible ways of the future cultural utilization of the synagogue. The dissertation is based on written sources, interviews with witnesses and evaluation of the Jewish monuments by autopsy.

EN The subject of this thesis is The Great synagogue in Pilsen. The main task of this work is to collect all information about the synagogue in the context of historic events from the time prior to its construction till the present days. The aim of this thesis was to connect this information in most possible complex way to provide a comprehensive description of not only the history and use of the synagogue as the building itself, but also the fate of the Jewish community and its relationship with Pilsen residents at the time of dramatic historical events, which this building and the Jews were forced to survive during these days.

The architectural study deals with the design of a new synagogue in Trutnov, on the site of the former burnt down synagogue from 1885. The synagogue from 1938 was set on fire by the Nazis during the so-called Crystal night from 9 to 10 November in 1938. Besides the synagogue, the proposal deals with the entire Jewish complex, namely a kosher restaurant with facilities, an administrative part for the Jewish community, a mikveh connected to a sauna. The task was to solve the location of buildings complicated area of ground, which is not easily accessible, and also to play with the idea of preserving the original location of the synagogue. The result is the design of a new community center. Its purpose is to return the existence of the Jewish population back to Trutnov, where the Jewish population has not existed for a long time. The design consists of two objects. One of them is a separate synagogue where prayers, celebrations and other events take place. An important part is also the kosher restaurant, which provides the specifics of catering, as well as a mikveh used for a cleansing ritual with a sauna relaxation area. The next function is the seat of the Jewish community.

Annotation: This diploma thesis is focused on the synagogue buildings in the seven districts of the Pilsen region according to their architectural styles. Individual chapters describe the Jewish settlements in Europe and current Czech Republic territory in the historical context, the types of synagogues built in our country, their architecture, interiors, and the fate of synagogues of the Pilsen region. Information sources include available literature, regional writings, especially from the collection published by Hugo Gold, and publications about Jewish sites, especially from Jiří Fiedler, Blanka Rozkošná and Pavel Frýda's contributions on the website "Defunct municipalities". Information on the history of Jewish settlement in particular are based on the book "The Jews of medieval Western Christian world", the author of the book by Robert Chazan and "History of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia", author Tomáš Pěkný.

The project creates a representative environment for the Jewish community in Teplice. The history of the location is a main source of inspiration, since there used to be a majestic synagogue until 1939 when it was burned down. The design itself consists of four buildings above ground – a synagogue, an administration center of the Jewish community, museum and kosher restaurant, all of which are based on the same underground building with parking. Under the synagogue there is also mikveh - a ritual bath with sauna. The community center with lecture hall is located next to this base and is connected on the same level. Architecturally, the buildings are organized into a square shape on the common underground base depending on their function. Used façade materials are stone dark grey cladding. The synagogue differentiates both in shape and material. It’s exterior surface symbolises the history of the location and used fragments of the stone base of the lost synagogue. The synagogue itself is covered with golden ceramic glass surface cladding. The golden details also spread on the surrounding buildings in the form of decorative grating by the windows.

The student will compile a study about Regional research library building in Liberec (Radim Kousal 1995 - 2000). Part of this building is a space with meaning resulting from the synagogue, destroyed by the Nazis. The building will be put into the context of architecture in Liberec in the second half of the 20th century and into the broader environment of contemporary architecture of libraries in the world with the emphasis on new czech libraries. She will also pay attention to the building's urbanism context, and it's present functioning. Keywords Library, Liberec, architecture, urbanism, synagogue, jewish culture.

(in English): The subject of this thesis is the work of a Jewish architect Jakob Gartner (1860 - 1921) in the fields of sacral and mundane architecture. The paper is limited to structures build on the territory of Austria-Hungary. The beginning of the thesis is dedicated to the emerging emancipation of Jews and their influence on the whole society. Right after is the introduction to the theoretical discussion about the style and form, which were preceding the newly created architecture. After this introduction, the paper is pursuing the person of the architect Jakob Gartner himself. The key part of the thesis presents constructed and only planned synagogues across the countries. In the end the focus dedicated to constructed, mostly Viennese, mundane buildings and constructions like a maternity hospital, villa and a larger number of apartment buildings. The final part of the paper is a complete list of the work of Jakob Gartner, which includes as well the buildings built in the regions of Moravia and Silesia.

There are several references to the passion of Jesus Christ in the Gospels even before the Crucifixion narrative. The diploma thesis discusses the first reference to Jesus' suffering in the Marcan version (Mark 3:1-6). It narrates the healing of a man with withered hand, which Jesus performed in the synagogue on the day of Sabbath before the eyes of Pharisees and Herodians. This is the last one in series of five Galilean conflicts. The importance of the passage is among others in its context with the crucifixion. The thesis starts with examination of the text from a perspective of textual criticism, context, and synoptic comparison. It also discusses the themes of the passage from the perspective of biblical symbolism: synagogue, Sabbath, hand, dry/withered, healing, Pharisees, and Herodians. The last chapter focuses on the revelation of Jesus' power, which approves him as the Lord of the Sabbath here and at the same time functions as a reference to his future crucifixion and resurrection.