Jewish Museum of Rhodes

The Jewish Museum of Rhodes (Greek: Εβραϊκό Μουσείο της Ρόδου) is a museum located in the Old Town of the island of Rhodes, eastern Greece. It was established by Aron Hasson of the Rhodes Jewish Historical Foundation in 1997 to preserve the Jewish history and culture of Rhodes. It is adjacent to the Kahal Shalom Synagogue, which is the oldest synagogue in Greece and is located in six rooms formerly used as the women’s prayer rooms.

See also

• History of the Jews in Greece
• Jewish Museum of Greece
• Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
• History of the Jews of Thessaloniki

References

• Porat-Noy, Zvi, Chief Editor. "The Jewish World, Yearbook for Jewish Communities and Organizations". Ramat-Gan, Israel. 1999 edition, page 11.
• "Erensia Sefardi"; Dr. Albert de Vidas, Editor. Fairfield, Connecticut; Vol. 6, No. 1, Winter 1998 edition, page 7.
• "Ke Haber?" Newsletter; The Rhodes Jewish Historical Foundation. Los Angeles, California. Winter 1998/1999 issue.

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