Jewish Museum of Franconia in Fuerth — Attraction in Fürth

The good: Light and airy museum with many artifacts/show pieces on Jewish life from religion, day to day life and of course persecution. Most exhibits had both German and English descriptions (great for myself and guests from the UK). I particularly enjoyed the ink stamps available of the Hebrew alphabet to write with. There was also a lady baking a traditional cake for people to try too (we visited Sunday afternoon). The not so good: As non Jewish I would have liked to have learnt more about the religion itself. From the reception area we immediately found ourselves in the kitchen (not knowing if we were supposed to be in there), and then up a floor into random objects. I couldn't get an immediate feel for any particular timeline or story as to what each room/floor was trying to achieve and took a while to realise that the building itself had some importance to local Jewish life. Although the visit was at times interesting, I certainly wouldn't bring future guests there as a 'must-see', which is a shame. I feel like it is capable...

Wonderful exhibit that pays great tribute to the Jewish families of the area.

The staff is exemplary. Going above and beyond to fulfill their mandate. The energy and devotion is felt when going on a tour with them.

With new expansions in progress, there is a lot to...

Das Museum, das alte Bad im Keller und auch die tolle Führung haben uns ausgesprochen gut gefallen. Es war interessant die (für mich doch eher fremde) Kultur besser kennenzulernen. Die Bräuche und Religion, aber auch einfacheres wie "koschere gummibärchen" finde ich hochspannend. Denn im deutschen gibt es den Gedanken um die "reinheit" von einem Produkt nicht in so ausgeprägter Form - (nein, Bier zählt hier nicht). Es ist auch ein Stück der Fürther Geschichte, das jeder kennen sollte. Wenn man vorher im stadtmuseum war, weiß man um die vielen "jüdischen Fürther", die große Synagoge die leider verbrannt wurde und wie sie die Stadt mitgeprägt haben. Ich fand die Ausstellung sehr interessant und werde sie...