Croatian capital hit by its biggest
quake in 140 years, causing damage to the buildings of Jewish Community
Zagreb.
The Croatian Route Manager Andrea Cvetković, tells us about
the current situation.
In the earthquake that hit Zagreb and
its surrounding (5.6 and 5.0) on 22nd of March 2020, many
buildings and houses of the Jewish Community Zagreb have been damaged.
The building of the Jewish community, the Jewish Museum and the ancient home
Lavoslav Schwarz, have been almost destroyed. Also, the Synagogue, the Library,
the Club and many offices are seriously damaged.
We have the chance that no one
is hurt, and all other premises are functional.
Thanks to the social service, the Jewish Community’s Office, president of the
community, manager and the Council of old age home, some of the older members
who cant go back home (due to the life threatening damage) live at
the moment at Lavoslav Schwartz old age home.
In this difficult moment it’s also
important to say that numerous Jewish organizations and individuals, called the
office of Jewish Community Zagreb to express their support and offer their
help.