Jewish culture, history and religion, Amsterdam

Wandering around in the Jewish Quarter gives you a view of centuries of Jewish life in Amsterdam. Visiting the museums, historical sites and monuments gives you a deeper insight in Jewish history, religion and culture.

Jewish Historical Museum
The museum consists of four synagogues, the oldest dating back to 17th century and houses a rich collection. It shows the history and culture of Jews in the Netherlands.
Location: Jonas Daniel Meijerplein 2-4

Hollandsche Schouwburg
From 1892 until 1941 the Hollandsche Schouwburg was a theatre in Amsterdam's Plantage neighbourhood. During the Second World War the Nazis requisitioned the theatre as a point of assembly. Nowadays the Hollandsche Schouwburg is a monument that pays tribute to the 104,000 Jews who were deported from the Netherlands.

Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House in the center of Amsterdam is the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II. The original of the diary is on display as part of the Anne Frank House's permanent exhibition.
Location: Prinsengracht 267, Jordaan quarter near Westerkerk.

Kosher restaurants
All restaurants are under the joint supervision of the Amsterdam Ashkenazi and Sephardi Rabbinates. A kosher certificate should be posted in the restaurant. In some hotels it is possible to order a kosher breakfast when you are staying over night, has to be ordered in advance. (Hotel Arsenal, Doria, La Richelle and Delphi).

Synagogues in Amsterdam

Jewish Community Amsterdam
van der Boechorststraat 26
Phone: +31-(0)20 646 0046

Kehilath Jaakov Synagogue
Gerrit van der Veenstr 26
Phone: +31-(0)20 676 3602