- Venue
- Irish Jewish Museum No.3 Walworth Road, Portobello, South Circular Road, Dublin
About this activity
At one time over 5,000 Jews lived in Ireland, though the number declined after WWII & is a bit over 1,000 at present. You can explore the Irish Jewish Museum, located in Portobello, which was once called "Little Jerusalem". The Museum is located in what was once a synogogue on the site. There you will discover details of their large contribution to Irish society in areas of politics, law, medicine, academia, art, music & culture. Its library & exhibits preserve artefacts relating to the history of the Jews of Ireland, as well as their wider history, culture, heritage, religion & Holocaust experience. The original kitchen recreates a typical Sabbath meal setting of the early 1900s. The Museum was opened in 1985 by Irish-born President of Israel Chaim Herzog, and the museum also houses memorabilia relating to the Herzog family. Lectures are offered through the year - check the website calendar of events. Open in Summer, May - mid September on Sunday -Thursday 11.00am - 3.00pm. In Winter, Sundays only, 10.30am to 2.30pm Groups of 10 or more must have a reservation by emailing info@jewishmuseum.ie Though many of the Jewish businesses no longer exist in the area, you can still find Bretzel Bakery & Cafe (est 1870), a Kosher bakery, on Lennox Street nearby. It is considered a Dublin institution. Their signature breads are baked in the original brick ovens. While in the area take a stroll along the Grand Canal. On Bus 16 route.
