Jewish Museum of Rhodes
The Jewish Museum of Rhodes in the Kahal Shalom synagogue tells the history of the island’s Jewish community with photographs and objects.
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About the museum
The Jewish Museum of Rhodes operates in the Kahal Shalom synagogue, in the former Jewish quarter of the Medieval Town. The synagogue dates from 1577 and is the place of worship of the island’s Jewish community.
The museum welcomed its first visitors in October 1997. It was founded on the initiative of Aron Hason, a lawyer from Los Angeles with roots in Rhodes, and with the approval of the Israelite Community of Rhodes, in the former women’s prayer areas of the synagogue. It grew from two halls to six and reopened after restoration work in 2006. In 2024 the Community began a new renovation and presented the new layout on 18 July 2024.
The exhibitions include photographs and objects that the founder gathered from his own family and from other families of Rhodian Jews, information panels, archival material and an exhibition on the Torah. Through these the visitor learns the history of the Jewish community of Rhodes, which was lost during the Second World War.
Highlights
- Kahal Shalom synagogue from 1577
- Photographs and objects of Rhodian Jewish families
- Archival material and information panels
- Exhibition on the Torah
- Former Jewish quarter (La Chounteria) of the Medieval Town
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Εβραϊκού Μουσείου – Photographs, objects, information panels and archival material tell the story of the Jews of Rhodes.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Ισραηλιτική Κοινότητα Ρόδου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 years of age have free admission. |
| Groups | –Group visits should be arranged with the office at least 24 hours in advance. |
Admission proceeds go towards the maintenance of the synagogue and the museum.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Access for people with reduced mobility is available only in the synagogue area.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The entrance is at the corner of Dosiadou and Simiou streets, in the old town of Rhodes.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Suitcases and large bags are not permitted on the premises. |
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