Practical info

Type of location: Jewish Community / Center

Synagogue and Community Center of Helsinki

Malminkatu 26, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

http://www.jchelsinki.fi

Historical description

Helsinki

, a fortress island opposite Helsinki, was the site of the first Jewish place of worship. According to legal developments, a decree from 1869 and the letter from the Senate from 1876, demobilised soldiers were allowed to work in the civilian sector. The city of ... Read more

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