Soissons is a town known for its famous vase, as well as its former role as a capital. The Jewish presence in Soissons goes back at least as far as the 12th century. The community had a synagogue, probably on the ancient rue de la Juiverie, under the castle walls. Many Jews also lived in the surrounding villages. Jewish life in Soissons came to an end with the expulsion of 1306. Timid returns ...