Nelly Sachs House (Düsseldorf)

The Nelly Sachs House was built between the years 1969-1970 and opened in 1970. The house was commissioned by the Jewish community of Düsseldorf as a home and parents of the returned members of the community. The Nelly Sachs House is named after the Jewish poet Nelly Sachs and is adapted to the needs of the house, usually aging residents. The house has 100 barrier-free rooms, a synagogue, a library and a dining room where Kosher food is served.  Consultation hours with the rabbi are held in the house, as well as Jewish holidays and Shabbat are celebrated.