Jewish Community of Estonia

Jewish Community of Estonia Welcome to the page of Jewish Community of Estonia! Tere tulemast Eesti Juudi Kogukonna Facebooki lehele! We are continuously growing and developing.

Jewish Community of Estonia is the heart of Jewish life in Estonia. The history of the modern Jewish Community began in March 1988, when Estonian Society for Jewish Culture was founded. It marked the beginning of the revival of Jewish social life in Estonia after decades of prohibition and oblivion of the Soviet era. In 2018- the year of 10th anniversary of Estonian Republic and 70th anniversary o

f Stare of Israel - Jewish Community of Estonia celebrated its 30th anniversary! Over the years, we have managed to complete a great number of significant and important projects. With our rather small team, we are trying to implement a variety of significant projects and keep working to make sure that Jewish life in Estonia remains interesting and versatile. We are all committed to helping our Community grow and prosper.

☀️ Summer is in full swing - long evenings, warm sunshine, and plenty of reasons to smile.Wishing you a peaceful, happy ...
19/06/2026

☀️ Summer is in full swing - long evenings, warm sunshine, and plenty of reasons to smile.

Wishing you a peaceful, happy weekend filled with laughter, nature, and moments that make you feel refreshed and inspired.

Shabbat Shalom, Dear Friends!

Last week, our Сommunity had the pleasure of welcoming Jani Salokangas, Executive Director of the Finnish branch of the ...
18/06/2026

Last week, our Сommunity had the pleasure of welcoming Jani Salokangas, Executive Director of the Finnish branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ)

During the visit, we introduced the main areas of activity of the Jewish Community. We also shared information about current projects and discussed opportunities for future cooperation and dialogue.

We were pleased to make this acquaintance and appreciate the opportunity to exchange experiences and learn more about each other's work.

We look forward to staying in touch and developing meaningful connections in the future.

ENG/EST The Jewish Community of Estonia was honored to host United States Ambassador to Estonia Mr. Roman Pipko and Mrs....
17/06/2026

ENG/EST

The Jewish Community of Estonia was honored to host United States Ambassador to Estonia Mr. Roman Pipko and Mrs. Elena Klionsky.

During their visit, Community representatives presented the key areas of our activities and highlighted our educational, cultural, and social programs.

We sincerely appreciate their interest in our Community and hope this visit will contribute to further strengthening our cooperation and mutual understanding.


Meil oli suur au võõrustada Ameerika Ühendriikide suursaadikut Eestis T.E. Roman Pipkot ja Elena Klionskyt Eesti Juudi Kogukonnas.

Kohtumise käigus tutvustasid kogukonna esindajad külalistele meie tegevuse põhisuundi ning jagasid ülevaadet haridus-, kultuuri- ja sotsiaalprojektidest.

Oleme tänulikud huvi eest meie kogukonna tegevuse vastu ning loodame, et kohtumine loob aluse edasisele viljakale koostööle.

EST/ENG 1941. aasta juuniküüditamise ohvrite mälestuseks14. juunil kogunesime Rahumäe juudi kalmistule, et austada ühe E...
15/06/2026

EST/ENG

1941. aasta juuniküüditamise ohvrite mälestuseks

14. juunil kogunesime Rahumäe juudi kalmistule, et austada ühe Eesti ajaloo traagilisema peatüki – 1941. aasta massiküüditamise – ohvrite mälestust.

85 aastat tagasi, 14. juuni 1941 varahommikul, koputati ustele üle kogu Eesti. Ilma kohtuotsuse ja selgitusteta rebiti enam kui 10 000 inimest oma kodudest, suruti loomavagunitesse ning saadeti Siberisse. Perekonnad lahutati: naised ja lapsed saadeti kaugetesse asumisele, mehed aga töölaagritesse.

Küüditatute seas oli üle 400 juudi. Paljude jaoks kujunes see teekond ühesuunaliseks. Neist 101 ei naasnud kunagi. Nende nimed on jäädvustatud Rahumäe juudi kalmistul asuvale mälestuskivile.

Mälestustseremoonial osalesid Eesti Juudi Kogukonna juhatuse liikmed ja kogukonna esindajad, sealhulgas Vitali Pištšanok, Eduard Klass, Alla Jakobson ja Aavi Dobrõš. Rabi Shmuel Kot luges ohvrite mälestuseks leinapalve.

14. juunit tähistatakse Eestis leinapäevana. Sel puhul toimus Maarjamäel riiklik mälestustseremoonia Kommunismiohvrite memoriaal juures.

Eesti Juudi Kogukonda esindasid riiklikul mälestustseremoonial nõukogu esimees Aleksandr Zdankevitš, juhatuse esimees Vitali Pištšanok ning vandeadvokaat, Eesti Juudi Muuseumi juhatuse liige ja Eesti Juudi Kogukonna nõukogu liige Alla Jakobson.

Olgu kõigi küüditamiste tõttu kannatanute ja hukkunute mälestus hoitud ning edasi antud tulevastele põlvedele

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Commemorating the Victims of the June 1941 deportations

On June 14, at the Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery, we gathered to honor the memory of the victims of one of the most tragic chapters in Estonian history - the mass deportations of 1941.

Eighty-five years ago, in the early morning of June 14, 1941, doors were knocked on across Estonia. Without trial or explanation, more than 10,000 people were torn from their homes, herded into cattle cars, and deported to Siberia. Families were separated: women and children were sent to remote settlements, while men were sent to labor camps.
Among those deported were more than 400 Jews. For many, it was a one-way journey. 101 of them never returned home. Their names are engraved on the memorial stone at the Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery.
The memorial ceremony was attended by members of the Board of the Jewish Community of Estonia and community representatives, including Vitali Pishchanok, Eduard Klass, Alla Jakobson, and Aavi Dobrysh. Rabbi Shmuel Kot recited a memorial prayer in honor of the victims.
June 14 is observed in Estonia as the National Day of Mourning. On this occasion, a state memorial ceremony was held at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism in Maarjamäe.
The Jewish Community of Estonia was represented at the state ceremony by Chairman of the Council Aleksandr Zdankevich, Chairman of the Board Vitali Pishchanok, and Attorney-at-law and member of both the Board of the Jewish Museum and the Council of the Jewish Community of Estonia Alla Jakobson.

May the memory of all those who suffered and perished as a result of the deportations be preserved for future generations.



Esitleme näitust „Juudi vähemusrahvuse kultuuriautonoomia ettevalmistamine ja väljakuulutamine arhiivi- ja ajakirjanduse...
11/06/2026

Esitleme näitust „Juudi vähemusrahvuse kultuuriautonoomia ettevalmistamine ja väljakuulutamine arhiivi- ja ajakirjanduse materjalide põhjal“, mis on valminud Eesti juudi kultuuriautonoomia 100. aastapäevaks.

Näitus jutustab ühest olulisemast sündmusest Eesti juudi kogukonna ajaloos - juudi kultuuriautonoomia loomisest 1926. aastal. Tegemist oli ainulaadse näitega rahvusvähemuste õiguste rakendamisest Euroopas ning olulise verstapostiga Eesti demokraatia ja kultuurilise mitmekesisuse ajaloos.
Arhiividokumentide, ajakirjandusmaterjalide ja ajalooliste allikate põhjal saavad külastajad jälgida teekonda kultuuriautonoomia väljakuulutamiseni ning tutvuda selle rolliga Eesti ühiskondlikus ja kultuurielus.
📍 Näitus avati 5. juunil juudi kultuuriautonoomia 100. aastapäevale pühendatud konverentsi raames ministeeriumide ühishoones, kus see jääb avatuks üheks nädalaks. Seejärel saab näitusega tutvuda Eesti Juudi Muuseumi mälestusgaleriis Eesti Juudi Kogukonna keskuses.
📚 Hiljem avaldame näituse plakatid ja materjalid ka Eesti Juudi Muuseumi veebilehel.

Näituse kuraator: Gennadi Gramberg (Eesti Juudi Muuseum)
Kujundus: Ilya Band

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of Jewish Cultural Autonomy in Estonia, we have received many ...
10/06/2026

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of Jewish Cultural Autonomy in Estonia, we have received many warm greetings and messages of support from officials of Estonia and Israel, government institutions, partners, and friends of our community.

We sincerely thank everyone who has shared this important historical milestone with us. It is especially meaningful to see that the history of Jewish Cultural Autonomy - an exceptional example of respect for national minorities and cultural diversity - continues to be recognized and valued today.

Your congratulations, kind words, and appreciation of our shared heritage inspire us to continue our work in preserving Jewish culture, traditions, and historical memory in Estonia.

We feel your support, and it means a great deal to us. It reminds us that the achievements of the past provide a foundation for new initiatives, dialogue, and mutual understanding.

We express our deep gratitude to all our partners in Estonia and Israel for their longstanding cooperation, trust, and shared commitment to strengthening cultural ties, advancing education, preserving memory, and supporting Jewish life.

Thank you for being with us!

🇮🇱 Very special congratulations for us from the Ambassadors of Israel to Estonia Shemi Tzur (2003-2007) Avi Granot (2007...
09/06/2026

🇮🇱 Very special congratulations for us from the Ambassadors of Israel to Estonia Shemi Tzur (2003-2007) Avi Granot (2007-2011) Dov Segev-Steinberg (2016-2020) and Hagit Ben-Yaakov (2020-2024) and Deputy Ambassador Yuval Donio-Gideon 💙

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jewish Cultural Autonomy in Estonia, we are deeply honored by the warm wishes and kind words shared by the Ambassadors of Israel to Estonia, whose support and friendship mean so much to our community.

Thank you for joining us in marking this historic milestone and for recognizing the enduring legacy of Jewish life, culture, and community in Estonia✨

Commemorative Plaque Unveiled at the Historic Tallinn Jewish SchoolAs part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniver...
08/06/2026

Commemorative Plaque Unveiled at the Historic Tallinn Jewish School

As part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Jewish Cultural Autonomy in Estonia, a commemorative plaque was unveiled on June 5, 2026, at the historic Tallinn Jewish School building.

This site holds a special place in Estonian Jewish history: it was here that the Tallinn Jewish Private Gymnasium opened in 1924, and where the declaration of Jewish Cultural Autonomy was announced in 1926 - a groundbreaking achievement unique in Jewish history at the time.

The plaque serves as a lasting reminder of this remarkable legacy and the contribution of Estonia’s Jewish community to the country's cultural and social life.

The upper part of the plaque features an image of the building as it appeared a century ago, when it housed the Tallinn Jewish Private Gymnasium. The lower section reproduces the certificate confirming Estonia’s inclusion in the Jewish National Fund’s Golden Book as a token of gratitude for granting the Jewish minority cultural autonomy - the first such example in Jewish history.

The plaque was officially unveiled by Alla Jakobson Attorney-at-law and member of both the Board of the Jewish Museum and the Council of the Jewish Community of Estonia, Chief Rabbi of Estonia Shmuel Chanie Kot, and Chairman of the Council of the Jewish Community of Estonia Aleksandr Zdankevits. The ceremony was also attended by the Ambassador of Israel to Estonia Israel in Estonia, Amit Gil-Bayaz and the Governor of City of Tallinn Centre District, Nikita Groznov.

The commemorative plaque was installed at the initiative of the Eesti Juudi Muuseum as part of its ongoing project to preserve and mark sites of historical significance to Estonian Jewish heritage. Notably, 94% of the funds required for the plaque’s production and installation were donated by private individuals, with additional support from the Jewish Community of Estonia and the Estonian Jewish Religious Community Tallinn Synagogue.

Conference Marking the 100th Anniversary of Jewish Cultural Autonomy in EstoniaOne hundred years ago, on June 6, 1926, t...
08/06/2026

Conference Marking the 100th Anniversary of Jewish Cultural Autonomy in Estonia

One hundred years ago, on June 6, 1926, the first Cultural Council of Estonia’s Jewish minority officially took office. Elected under the Cultural Autonomy Act adopted by the Estonian Parliament on February 12, 1925, this milestone marked the beginning of Jewish cultural autonomy in Estonia - a unique and groundbreaking achievement in Europe at the time.

To commemorate this historic anniversary, a conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Jewish Cultural Autonomy in Estonia was held on June 5, 2026, at the Conference Centre of the Joint Building of Ministries in Tallinn.

The event brought together community leaders, scholars, government representatives, and international guests to reflect on the legacy, significance, and lasting impact of Jewish cultural autonomy in Estonia, both historically and in the contemporary European context.

Discover more about the 100th Anniversary of Jewish Cultural Autonomy here:https://muuseum.jewish.ee/history/Documents.pdf

05/06/2026

Together through football, friendship, and shared values, we see the true strength of community. It reminds us that resilience, unity, and mutual support bring us closer to one another.

As we welcome Shabbat, may this spirit of connection, pride, and hope fill our homes and communities.

Shabbat Shalom! 💙

Address

Karu 16
Tallinn
10120

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00

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+3726623034

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