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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 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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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, 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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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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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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Until 4 September 2023 at the Musée national Marc Chagall This three-part exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the museum, created on the artist’s birthday, 7 July 1973, when it hosted the Biblical Message cycle. To mark the occasion, contemporary artists and writers will be sharing their interpretations of Chagall’s paintings, with a host of events planned for 7 July ...
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From 1 July to 27 August 2023 at the Jardins Albert Kahn As part of the Open Gardens festival organised by the Ile-de-France region as part of the “Mon été, ma région” (My summer, my region) operation, the Hauts-de-Seine department is inviting the artists Rieko Koga and her aerial creations, and Frédérique Petit and her plant-inspired shapes made from raw materials. ...
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Hameenlinna is an old Finnish town, known for the many lakes that run through it and the surrounding area. But also for the traces of its medieval life and the Hame Castle. Before Finland’s independence, Russian soldiers, including Jews, were stationed here. The town’s , founded in the 1770s, has a Jewish plot. Russian soldiers of the Jewish faith are buried there, with most of ...
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Hamina is the easternmost town in the country and dates back to at least the 14th century. Today, it is known for its port, forestry industry and special climate. Russian soldiers were stationed here before independence, as the town lies a few kilometres from the present-day border with Russia. The town’s , founded in 1773, has a Jewish plot. Russian soldiers of the Jewish faith are ...
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Tampere is the second largest city in Finland and is located between two lakes. It is a relatively new city, founded in 1775 by Gustav III of Sweden, with the aim of facilitating trade in the region. A Jewish community was established in the city in 1947. However, this community, consisting of less than a hundred people, ceased to exist in 1981 due to numerous departures. Only nine members ...
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Until October 2023 at the Jewish Museum of Greece This exhibition is actually a continuation of an exhibition that opened in 2022. The exhibition has been approved by the Ministry to be extended, allowing visitors to better understand the long and important Jewish history of Greece through the ancient monuments that evoke it. https://www.jewishmuseum.gr/en/28456
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Until 3 October 2023 at the Jewish Museum Augsburg A very original initiative where the museum calls upon the schoolchildren of the city of Augsburg to imagine decorations for Pesach, the festival of liberation of the Jewish people. Its history and symbolism are told to the schoolchildren, who then use it as inspiration to share their artistic creations. ...
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Until September 21, 2023 at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt This exhibition devoted to the Frankfurt artist Samson Schames (1898-1967) highlights the work of this great painter of the inter-war years and his strong link to his native city. He was forced to flee to London in 1939, where he continued to create, marked by the devastation of the war. Some of his works from this period are presented ...
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8 July 2023 The Jewish Quarter in Hohenems, which is largely a listed building, will be the subject of a tour starting at the Jewish Museum. The surrounding streets and their general history will be presented. The tour will end with an exchange of views with the organisers over a bagel. On this day, admission to the museum and the exhibitions on display is free, including the exhibition on ...
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The Jewish community has existed since Visigothic times and grew considerably under the Muslim occupation. When the first Christian troops arrived in 1266 under the command of Alfonso X of Castile, there were many synagogues, but most of the Jews preferred to leave the city and take refuge in Granada, which was still in Muslim hands. A few years later, Alfonso X the Wise sought to repopulate ...
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Namur is the capital of the Walloon region and has a great cultural heritage dating back 2000 years. The Jewish presence in Namur declined from the 19th century onwards, contrary to other Belgian cities which witnessed a development of Jewish life, numbering at most a hundred people. Thus, in 1907, the Jewish community disappeared from Namur. Documents show that a rabbi and a hazan were ...
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Arlon is a very ancient town, dating back to the Gallo-Roman period. Since 1831, after the national independence, the Belgian constitution regulates the Jewish cult in the same way as the other recognised religions. Nevertheless, it was not until about thirty years later that the first official synagogues were built and inaugurated. In the meantime, prayers and religious festivals were ...
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