Estonian Jewish Museum

Concise, to the point, and educational

I wtote ahead of time that I was coming and had the luxury of a private tour in English by the Head of the Museum, Mr. Gramberg, who was most accommodating and generous with his time. The museum (whi...

Fascinating and informative

This was a fascinating exploration of a community that developed mid 19th century, was wiped out even before Wannsee, and has reestablished itself not just with a synagogue but also a school - essenti...

Jewish museum

Took a very long walk to the much anticipated Jewish museum. It's quite difficult to find, about a 20 minute walk from the old town, but we were met with a VERY HOSTILE security guard on the entrance ...

Excellent overview of the Estonian Jewish experience

Estonia has long been a buffer between Russia and the west. As such, it’s history is fascinating, and the experience of Estonian Jews is too. Plan about 45 minutes for the visit and make sure to chat ...

Difficult to find but...

Well worth the effort. There is a chronological history of the Jews in Estonia and how they were persecuted and murdered by the Nazis. Yet the current population of about 2000 is vibrant. They even ha...