Practical info

Type of location: Jewish Community / Center

Synagogue and Community Center of Bern

Kapellenstrasse 2, 3011 Bern

http://www.jgb.ch/

Historical description

Bern

The Jewish presence in Bern probably dates from the 6th century. Jews are mentioned in the legal texts. During the Middle Ages, as in many other cities in the region, the situation of the Jews varied between reception, persecution (which began in Bern in 1294) and ... Read more

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