Paying Homage to the Rich History of Judaism around the World
Is there a tradition in the world with a more storied history than the Jewish faith, spanning continents and millennia? As a member of the Jewish faith, you’ve likely heard stories of the triumphs and struggles your forebearers experienced. Visiting some of the most cherished sites in Jewish history can help foster a sense of community, identity and faith unlike any in the world. Here are some of the most powerful and compelling Jewish Heritage sites in the world. Maybe it’s time to put a few of them on your bucket list.
The Jewish Ghetto in Venice, Italy
Many scholars believe that the word “ghetto” was first coined in Venice about a half a millennium ago. When Jews were forcibly relocated to a small area in the Italian city, the first documented ghetto is history came into being. There’s a museum there, now, as well as five historic synagogues. Come at the right time and you can enjoy a staging of Shakespeare’s classic The Merchant of Venice.
The Pioneer Jewish Cemetery in Placerville, California
Many thousands of the individuals who braved the wagon trains west during the height of the California Gold Rush were Jewish, escaping either harsh conditions along the eastern seaboard or coming from across the ocean to head west and try to stake a claim. There are Jewish cemeteries throughout the Sacramento Valley, including this one in El Dorado County.
The Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam
The capital of the Netherlands has a rich Jewish legacy and history, dating back to the days of the Inquisition, as people fled Spain and Portugal for safe harbor. The cultural quarter, which features museums, a synagogue and a theater-turned-detention center from WWII, is now a war memorial.
The Altona Jewish Cemetery, in Hamburg, Germany
Over 400 years old, this cemetery is considered by many to be the most significant Jewish burial grounds in the world, with ornate graves for Sephardic Jews and simple markers for many rabbis.
The Subotica Synagogue, in Serbia
An unusually ornate structure, built when art nouveau was the rage in the early 20th century, this synagogue features breathtaking paintings, ceramics and carvings, all of which are undergoing extensive restoration.
Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit—Serving the Jewish Community for Five Generations
At Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit, we have provided comprehensive funeral and burial services to Jewish people in New York and Florida for decades, taking care of all matters related to funeral and burial services after the death of a loved one. We will assist you with all the details, from the order of service for the memorial or the selection of a suitable monument or marker to the creation of a Yahrzeit
calendar or preparations to sit Shiva. We will also be your intermediary with the Chevra Kadisha, ensuring the proper preparation of the body for burial under Jewish practices. We provide comprehensive funeral and burial services to individuals and families from all Jewish traditions.
If you need assistance with funeral and burial preparations after the death of a loved one, or simply want to learn how we can be of service to you, call us at one of the numbers provided below. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.
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