In Hellenistic times, Sardis was home to one of the largest synagogues in the world. It was discovered by American archaeologists in 1960. It was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 17 AD.
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Pergamon (Bergama)
Pergamon is one of the thirty districts of the province of Izmir. The city lies 93 kilometres north of Izmir. What is now known as Bergama was built on the remains of the ancient city of Pergamon. A Jewish community is known to have lived in Elaea, which was the port of Pergamum in Roman times and, from the second century BC, in the city centre itself. In Ottoman times, the Jewish residential ...
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Miletus
Inscriptions found in the give some indication of a Jewish presence. Dating from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, these engravings read “the place of the monotheistic Jews” or “the place of the blue Jews”. Blue and green were the colours of the chariot racing teams. Belonging to these teams was a great privilege and proved that the community was well integrated into the city.
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Manisa
Manisa is 125 kilometres from Izmir. On the wall of a house in the Ayvazpasa district, you can read the following inscription: “Starton, the son of the Jew Tyrannos had this tomb built for his wife, his children and himself”. This tombstone dates from the Roman period, between the 2nd and 4th centuries. From that time until the Ottoman period, there was no evidence of a Jewish ...
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Ephesus
Located within the boundaries of the Selçuk district, Ephesus was one of the most important cities in Ionia during the Roman Empire and the Classical period. The ancient city is famous for the remains that have been found there: the Cathedral of Mary, the Church of St John, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Artemis, etc. During the Roman era, Ephesus had a large Jewish population, and was ...
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Aphrodisias
During archaeological excavations in Aphrodisias, an ancient city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, numerous inscriptions referring to a Jewish community were discovered. On three marble slabs, representations of menorot, citron trees, palm branches, and shofarim were found. In the covered theatre of the Odeion, on one of the bleachers, is engraved “The place of the ancient ...
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Akhisar
A Jewish community existed in Akhisar during the Hellenistic period. In 1904, the town still had 75 families and a synagogue, of which nothing remains today. After liberation from Greek occupation in 1922, most of Akhisar’s Jews emigrated to Izmir. The is to the south of the town, next to the Resat Bey cemetery. There are around one hundred graves here. An agricultural colony, dating ...
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Baza
The Jewish community of Baza dates back to the 11th century. The inhabitants of the judería were few in number but prospered thanks to the silk trade. A has been discovered here, an excellent example of 11th-century Arabic architecture. Nothing remains of the old Jewish quarter, which spread out around the mikveh in Place de Santiago.
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Markowa
In the second quarter of 1942, the Germans began liquidating the Polish ghettos. According to the process put in place by the Occupier, the Jews of the village of Markowa, near Lancut, and those of the surrounding villages, were first sent to the Pelkiny camp, then to the Belzec death camp. Anticipating the worst in the face of this growing terror, many Jews went into hiding. The Germans ...
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Lost Shtetl Museum
Žvejų street, Šeduva Tel : +370 698 44091 Lost Shtetl
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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 entrances 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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Rezekne
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
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 2,803. 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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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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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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Lecture by Jacques Levy on the Dead Sea Scrolls
16 October 2023 at the GIL This lecture, organised in collaboration with the ORT Asnières Institute’s Alumnis, will enable participants to relive the life of the numerous communities at the time of the Temple of Jerusalem, at the crossroads of civilisations and religions. It will also look back at the fabulous archaeological discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. GIL – Conférence de Jacques ...
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