Speyer, seating benches in women’s shul

The Speyer Jewry-Court tells also about Jewish women and their history and reflects their high status in the Jewish communities. Adjoining to the synagogue are the remains of the women‘s place for prayer (women’ shul). The floor was decorated with tiles made of sandstone in which were, for instance, engraved lilies and dragons. Listening windows made it possible for women to follow the main services. Female cantors accompanied the services in their own space.