Rhodes Jewish Museum
Location: Town
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The Jewish Museum of Rhodes is found in the Old Jewish Quarter of Rhodes Town. It was founded in 1997 by Aron Hasson, a lawyer and third-generation Rhodian from Los Angeles who wished to raise the public’s awareness of the unique history of the Jewish community. The museum is housed in two rooms at the historic Kahal Shalom Synagogue of Rhodes, built in 1577. It was reopened in 2006 after undergoing several renovations and in 2019 it became a member of the Association of European Jewish Museums.
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The original objective of the Jewish Museum of Rhodes was to present historical facts from the life of Jewish people on the island. It started as an exhibition of pictures collected from the Rhodian Jewish community of Diaspora, documenting pre-war Jewish life. Through the years, the Museum continued to grow, and so did its collection, in large part due to the economic contributions of the community. Today’s exhibits include various Judaica artifacts, historical documents, religious texts and costumes.
Of note are the ketubot (marriage contracts) on display, dating from 1852 and 1891, as well as a Jewish theological book written in the Ladino dialect (Judeo-Spanish). There is also a Turkish travel document issued in 1910 by the authority of Sultan Mehmet Reshat allowing 20-year-old Isaac Nessim Ben Veniste to leave with his family for another country. On the walls, you will see many photos of the Rhodes-Jewish community from different periods.
The Jewish Museum of Rhodes operates from April until October. It is open every day from 10:00 to 15:00, except for Saturday, and making an appointment beforehand is required.
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