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Synagogue Norden Synagogue Way

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Jews settled in East Frisia since the beginning of the 16th century. In this time there was already a Jewish community in Norden. In 1569 the first cemetery was leased. It was the first cemetery in East Frisia. The Jews from Emden and Aurich also initially buried their dead here.

The first synagogue was built in 1804 and rebuilt in 1903. A mikvah was attached to it. Next door was the school building and a house with administrative offices.

The synagogue was burned down in 1938.

The island of Norderney belonged to the synagogue community of Norden.