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Jewish Denmark

Even if Jews in Denmark all the way back from the first Jewish settlement in Lykstad (today Glückstadt in Holsten, Germany) in the 16th century, Danish history is rich in terms of Jewish footprints. Till the end of the 19th century most Danish towns at some point in history had had a small group of Jewish citizens or even an organized congregation. Around the country the Jewish presence kan be seen in the form of Jewish burial grounds and in Faaborg and Horsens there still buildings found, that have served as synagogues.

Today most Jews live in the Greater Copenhagen area. There are no certain numbers as to how many Jews actually live in Denmark. The number may match anything from 5 to 15.000, depending on which definition is used for being Jewish. One thing is certain, though, Jews constitute a very small minority.

Despite the size of the Jewish minority, Copenhagen oozes of Jewish life and cultural activities. On this site you will find links to other web pages, with Jewish content in Denmark along with presentations of various Jewish acitivities in the Copenhagen area and the rest of the country.