Switzerland / German-Speaking Switzerland / Basel

Synagogue of Basel

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Synagogue of Basel

Eulerstrasse 2, 4051 Basel

+41 (0) 61 279 98 50

Die Israelitische Gemeinde Basel – Heimat, Tradition, Leben (igb.ch)

Historical description

Basel

The Jewish presence in Basel probably dates from 1213. During the Middle Ages, as in many other cities in the region, the situation of the Jews varied between acceptance, persecution and expulsion, depending on the power in place. In the wave of major expulsions ... Read more