The Netherlands / Rotterdam

Site of the old ashkenazi synagogue

Practical info

Type of location: Street

Site of the old ashkenazi synagogue

Glashaven, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Historical description

Rotterdam

In 1610, the city fathers of Rotterdam issued permits to engage in trade within the city to small number of Portuguese Jewish merchants. The permits guaranteed freedom of worship and the right to build a synagogue and establish a cemetery. In 1612, these provisions ... Read more