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The event associated with the destruction of a wooden synagogue in 1913 is related to the Gwoździec synagogue. The Gwoździec synagogue was a beautifully painted wooden synagogue located in what is now Ukraine. It was originally built in the early 18th century and was an emblematic example of the wooden synagogues that once dotted the region.

In 1913, this synagogue was destroyed during violent events that affected the region. Although the specifics of the event are not well-documented in the sources available, the destruction of the Gwoździec synagogue stands as a symbol of the broader trend of violence and destruction that affected many Jewish communities and their cultural heritage during that turbulent period.

For more detailed information, you can explore resources on the Gwoździec synagogue provided by Smarthistory: The Gwoździec Synagogue.

Here are a few related images capturing the essence and interior of the Gwoździec synagogue: