Germany / Rothenburg

Ancient yeshiva of Meir of Rothenburg

Practical info

Type of location: Closed synagogue

Ancient yeshiva of Meir of Rothenburg

Kapellenplatz 5, Rothenburg

Historical description

Rothenburg

The Jewish presence in Rothenburg dates back to at least the 12th century. The first mention of this presence dates from 1180. The establishment of a community in the following century, around 1241, when it was asked to pay a special tax. At that time, Rabbi Meïr ... Read more