The Jewish
Community Museum (or the Jewish Museum) functioned in Lviv in 1934–1940. It was
founded by a group of collectors, philanthropists, and representatives of
Jewish elites and artists, including Józef Awin, Marek and Ada Reichenstein,
Ludwik Lille, and Wiktor Chajes. The museum was created as an institution
within the Jewish community of Lviv, which was to be engaged in identifying,
preserving, and exhibiting cultural memorabilia. The museum's collection was
based on private collections and deposits from synagogues and individuals.