Jewish Museum of Rhodes
Description
- Medieval Town
- Posted 2 years ago
The Jewish Museum of Rhodes was established in October 1997, in the first two rooms of the former women’s prayer rooms of the Kahal Shalom Synagogue.
Founder of the Museum is Aron Hasson, a lawyer and a third generation Rhodian from Los Angeles who noticed the lack of awareness about the unique history of the Jewish community of rhodes
The Jewish Museum of Rhodes wishes to stimulate and strengthen public appreciation, knowledge and understanding of Jewish culture, heritage and history, not only to the wider public but mainly to the youngsters.
During the off season, tours of the synagogue and museum are offered to local students. Presentations are organized on the Holocaust and Judaism. We support teaching of the Holocaust in local schools, providing information, related documentaries and giving access to our library.
The Museum is open for visits daily from April 1st to Ocrober 31st, providing also tours of the Synagogue, the Museum and the Jewish quarter. For the rest of the year, an appointment is needed for a visit. The museum and the Kahal Shalom Synagogue are being visited by more than 20,000 visitors every year.