Jewish Museum of Rhodes

history of a Jewish communityTells the story of the Jewish community on Rhodes over centuries.Isac Habib is a great guide who has so much information and knowledge to share. His mother was a holocaust survival and her testimony is touching and heartbreaking.Well worth it to book a tour and get the history told as you visit the museum as well as the synagogue.It's not a big museum, but it tells a little known but very important history.

Go there when you are in Rhodes: it's a gem of a museum with lots of explanations and pictures about the city of Rhodes - which hasn't changed by the way - and the history of Jewish people here. Makes you think a lot about how quickly times can change and that one should always be prepared for the unthinkable: watch the excellent movie which is shown in the museum. Museum is next to the beautiful synagogue and has a cute little courtyard. 4 euro entrance fee in september 2022. I think, it's closed from november on but if you phone them you can make an appointment. The book which brought me here was Patricia Wilson's 'Island of Secrets'.

A very enchanting and compelling story of the Jewish community on Rhodes that was completely destroyed in a single day during the holocaust. We took a tour together with Isaac the director of the Museum and it was an amazing experience. Highly recommended.

This was one of the highlights of my trip to Rhodes. The museum is very well kept with lots of interesting facts and artefacts. I would highly recommend if you want to learn about the Jewish history of Rhodes. I didn't pay for a tour but I wish I would have as I did eavesdrop on a very good one!

A must see. The story of the Jewish community in Rhodes is heartbreaking. A place of interest, dignity and calm.