Jewish history in Switzerland has begun in early 13th century. In 1213, Basel was one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe and the first recorded mention of Jews in Switzerland.
Coming from Germany and France, they traveled along the rivers to Bern, Zurich, Geneva, St Gallen, Lucerne, Vevey, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and many other cities.Banished during the fifteenth century, they obtained protection and the right to reside in two villages in the Aargau canton, Lengnau and Oberendingen.
Coming from Germany and France, they traveled along the rivers to Bern, Zurich, Geneva, St Gallen, Lucerne, Vevey, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and many other cities.Banished during the fifteenth century, they obtained protection and the right to reside in two villages in the Aargau canton, Lengnau and Oberendingen.
Just for general knowledge, Synagogues are Jewish houses of prayer and study, they 
usually contain separate rooms for prayer (the main sanctuary), smaller rooms for study, and often an area for community or educational use. Although the synagogue still represents the center of religious life a wide range of activities take place there to meet the most varied needs: conferences and adult education courses are organized, there are social provision associations, as well as daycare centers and a Jewish day school in certain communities.
usually contain separate rooms for prayer (the main sanctuary), smaller rooms for study, and often an area for community or educational use. Although the synagogue still represents the center of religious life a wide range of activities take place there to meet the most varied needs: conferences and adult education courses are organized, there are social provision associations, as well as daycare centers and a Jewish day school in certain communities.Addresses:
Via Maderno 11, Lugano
Hotel Dan, Via Fontana 1, Lugano
3 comments:
Anna...your post is very interesting! I didn't know about Jewish history in Switzerland and now I want to improve my knoledge about the different religions in the world... my next visit in Lugano will be the Synagogue ... maybe with you!
Thank you very much Anna for your description,I think it must be very important and confortable for you to have a familiar and sacred place even here,so far from home, where you can spend some time. I've seen the Lugano's sinagogue a few times but I've never gone inside, and I think the best would be going there together ,if you agree!
We are considering a move to Lugano, can someone tell me if there is a Jewish school for gan bet and kita alef?
Thanks so much!!
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