Tag | Lost Shtetl Museum

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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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Seduva

Lithuania

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 ...

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Siauliai

Lithuania

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 ...

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Tirksliai

Lithuania

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 ...

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Ziezmariai

Lithuania

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 ...

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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 Ludza Great Sinagogue – Ludzas Muzejs

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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Chambéry

FranceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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 ...

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Annemasse

FranceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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 ...

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Annecy

FranceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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 ...

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Aix-les-Bains

FranceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...