In 1929, the Jewish Society for Aid to the Sick (Hebrew: Chevra Bikur Cholim) converted a residential building into a synagogue on what is now Kláštorská Street, near the main square.

On the board at the entrance you can see the official confirmation of the opening of the synagogue from 1929, issued by the office of President TG Masaryk.

It was the only synagogue in Bardejov that remained open continuously.

The building is simple and oriented to the east. It has two Gothic arched windows and above the entrance is the Hebrew name of the society. On the right side, a long corridor leads to all the rooms - the prayer hall, the study, the women's gallery on the upper floor and the courtyard, where the remains of the bitches (a temporary hut used during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot).

The most impressive part of the synagogue is the prayer hall. Wooden benches face the east wall, where the Torah Ark stands between two Gothic windows. Due to the limited space, the women's gallery was designed so that the south wall is decorated with painted decorations, creating the illusion of its extension. The entire interior is richly decorated with ornaments.

This synagogue is unique in that it has been preserved almost in its original condition. It still contains the original Torah, pews and eternal lightIts preservation is a credit to courage. Maria Copernicus, a non-Jewish resident of Bardejov. During World War II, when the deportations of Jews began in 1942, she locked the synagogue, blacked out its windows, and prevented anyone from entering. This protected it from destruction by vandals, local guards, and Nazis who were housed in the town. She was awarded the Just among the nations.

The synagogue also houses a rare collection of historical religious books and artifacts.

Behind the men's prayer room is a small study hall where Jewish children were once educated. They studied Torah in the morning, attended public school during the day, and returned in the afternoon for more religious education.

On the first floor there is a women's gallery and also an apartment where the rabbi once lived. The apartment is completely original and offers a glimpse into life in 1929. It contains a preserved stove, sink and furniture, making it one of the last synagogues in Slovakia that was not looted or destroyed.

During and after the communist period, the synagogue was taken care of by Maximilian Spira, the last Jewish resident of Bardejov. Thanks to his care, this synagogue is now among the the best preserved in Slovakia and is an important monument of Jewish history in Bardejov.