Tag | Old Jewish Cemetery of Siauliai

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Frenkelis House

74 Vilniaus, Siauliai Tel : + 370 41 52 69 33 Chaimas Frenkelis Villa-Museum – Aušros muziejus (ausrosmuziejus.lt)

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Synagogue of Tirksliai

J. Janonio g. 15, 89328 Tirkšliai

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Synagogue of Ziesmariai

Vilniaus g. 6, 56239 Žiežmariai

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Seduva

Seduva is a town formerly known for its agricultural production. The Jewish presence in Seduva appears to be quite ancient, dating back at least to the 15th century. At the end of the 18th century, there were around 500 Jewish families. A hundred years later, they made up 56% of the total population. This number declined in the early 20th century. The town had a yeshiva and a Jewish school. ...

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Siauliai

The town, capital of the region of the same name, enjoyed rapid prosperity in the 1800s thanks to its geographical location. Railways and companies were built relatively early on. Jews worked in various economic sectors, notably as tanners, in the metal industry and in various forms of craftsmanship. The Jewish presence in the town of Siauliai probably dates back to the 17th century. They ...

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Tirksliai

Tirksliai is a small town in northern Lithuania. The Jewish presence in Tirksliai probably dates back to the 18th century. Like most other regional religious establishments, the community built a wooden synagogue in the 19th century, which housed numerous manuscripts in Hebrew and Yiddish. It had several entrances, probably to allow separate entrance for men and women. The Jewish community ...

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Ziezmariai

Ziezmariai lies at the crossroads of the road between Vilnius and Kaunas, and was often crossed and attacked by troops during regional conflicts. The Jewish presence in the town of Ziesmariai probably dates back to the 16th century. Jewish life gradually took shape, with the opening of Jewish schools and venues for social and cultural activities, including sport and theatre. A wooden was ...

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Rezekne Synagogue

Krāslavas iela 5, Rēzekne, LV-4601 Tel : + 371 26 615 683

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Ludza Synagogue

maija iela 30, Ludza, Ludzas pilsēta, Ludzas novads, LV-5701 Tel : + 371 65 723 931 Sākums – Ludzas Muzejs

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Rumbula Memorial

Maskavas iela 471, Latgales priekspilseta, Riga LV-1063

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Rezekne

Latvia

Rezekne is built on seven hills, giving it its name. The Jewish presence in Rezekne probably dates back to the 18th century. The town’s Jewish population grew mainly in the second half of the 19th century, from 542 in 1847 to almost 6,500 in 1897. Most Jews worked as craftsmen and tradesmen. Their participation in the life of the city was facilitated between the wars. The community ...

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Ludza

Latvia

Ludza is famous for its ancient castle. The Jewish presence in Ludza probably dates back to the 16th century, but continued from the 18th century onwards. At the turn of the 19th century, there were 582 Jews in Ludza. By the end of the century, there were 2803. Their main activities at the time were as tailors and craftsmen. But they were also involved in the grain trade, timber and other ...

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Rue de la Trésorerie

73000 Chambéry

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Synagogue of Chambéry

9 impasse Chardonnet, 73000 Chambéry Tel : 04 79 85 53 58 Chambéry – Consistoire Régional de Lyon (consistoireregionaldelyon.org)

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Mila Racine park

Rue de Salève, 74100 Annemasse

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Marianne Cohn school

16 rue Aristide Briand, Annemasse

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Synagogue of Annemasse

8 rue du Dr Coquand, 74100 Annemasse Tel 04 50 38 72 30

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Synagogue of Annecy

18 rue de Narvik, 74000 Annecy Tel : 04 50 67 69 37 Synagogue Annecy – Accueil (weebly.com)

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Yeshiva of Aix-les-Bains

50 Montée de la Reine Victoria, 73100 Aix-les-Bains Tel : 04 79 61 27 99 La Yechiva d’Aix-les-Bains – Site Officiel : Présentation et Inscription – ישיבת חכמי צרפת – La Yechiva d’Aix-les-Bains (yechiva-aixlesbains.fr)

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Chambéry

The City of the Dukes is the historic capital of the States of Savoy. The Jewish presence in Chambéry probably dates back to the 14th century, following Count Edward’s call for their settlement in 1319. Most families lived on rue de la Juiverie, now . This street faced a two-storey tower attached to the castle. They often worked as bankers and pawnbrokers, both because the Church ...

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Annemasse

Annemasse, a town on the border with Geneva, developed mainly in the early 20th century. The Jewish presence in Annemasse probably dates back to the Middle Ages, but was quite small. This changed with the emancipation of the Jews of France following the Revolution, and especially with the arrival in the region of Jews from Alsace-Lorraine. By the turn of the 20th century, Jews were living ...

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Annecy

This beautiful Alpine town between lake and mountains has been a favorite of residents and tourists alike for centuries. The Jewish presence in Annecy probably dates back to the Middle Ages. They lived on the right bank of the Thiou, outside the fortified city walls. Rue des Juifs (“Street of the Jews) later became Quai de l’Evêché. During the Great Plague, Jews were accused of ...

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Aix-les-Bains

As its name suggests, Aix-les-Bains is a renowned French spa. The Jewish presence in Aix-les-Bains probably dates back to the Middle Ages, but was quite small. This changed with the emancipation of the Jews of France following the Revolution, and especially with the arrival in the region of Jews from Alsace-Lorraine. The Jewish community of Aix is best known for its (“The Yechiva of the ...

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“Sephardic flavours and aromas” exhibition

At the Museum of Turkish Jews This exhibition is a collective work organised by the Museum of Turkish Jews, the Spanish association Red de Juderias, the Spanish Embassy and the Cervantes Institute in Istanbul, with the aim of highlighting Sephardic cuisine and history. Inspired by the book Sabores de Sephardi by author Javier Zafra, the exhibition features 27 creations. It’s a journey ...

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Exhibition “(post)Jewish… Shtetl Opatow Through the Eyes of Mayer Kirshenblatt”

Until 16 December 2024 This exhibition allows visitors to experience the feelings of a young man growing up in the Opatow shtetl through the works he created in his adult life. We rediscover the Jewish life of yesteryear, destroyed during the Shoah. This daily life with its poor neighbourhoods made up of wooden houses where Opatow’s Jews lived. The exhibition was produced with the help ...

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“Jewish Quarter Pipe: Kosher Pop SK8 Art” by Steve Marcus

Until 31 December 2023 This highly original exhibition showcases the work of New York artist Steve Marcus, using skateboards as his canvas. The themes of tradition, spirituality and Krakow’s Jewish history are explored in this astonishing medium. A style inspired by contemporary cartoons and comics. “Jewish Quarter Pipe”. Kosher Pop Sk8 Art by Steve Marcus – Muzeum Żydowskie ...

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“Metal & Society” exhibition

Until 7 January 2024 at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt The exhibition is dedicated to Wilhelm Merton, his life, work and activities. Born into a Jewish family in Frankfurt in 1848, Merton contributed to the development of the city and was involved in social reforms for the benefit of its inhabitants. A captain of industry, Merton founded the Metallgesellschaft in 1881, which went on to become ...

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Exhibition “Another Country, Jews in East Germany”

From 8 September 2023 to 14 January 2024 at the Jewish Museum Berlin For the first time ever, the Jewish Museum Berlin is presenting an exhibition dealing with Jewish life in East Germany from the post-war period to reunification and its subsequent development. With the help of a large number of documents, the cultural history is brought to the fore, thanks to films, texts and works of art. ...

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Edmond Fleg Center of Marseille

4 Imp. Dragon, 13006 Marseille Tel : 04 91 37 42 01 Centre Edmond Fleg Marseille – Accueil – Centre Edmond Fleg Marseille (centrefleg.com)