Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam (Traveltip!)
For centuries Amsterdam was a city with a large Jewish community. That left a mark on the city with various impressive monumental buildings. A big plus is also that's close to the city center. Check out this clip and add it to your travel list.
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Amsterdam The City That Remembers
This DVD is digitally converted from the original broadcast tape master of a 30 minute documentary which I produced in Holland in 1997. This is a very personal project with one simple objective: to pass along to future generations awareness of the horrors of Nazi Germany's systematic genocide in WWII ... knowledge so easily lost and forgotten unless we keep it alive. After you have viewed this DVD, I hope you will place it in a school, library, church, synagogue, or other permanent place where it will be shown and viewed again and again for decades to come.
The idea for producing this documentary grew from my many trips to Amsterdam and the urging from a close friend there, Harry Moinat, that I interview Jewish survivors of the Dutch Holocaust before they all died. The more I learned the more I had to tell inspiring Amsterdam's story of resistance and determination.
Harry introduced me to a contemporary of Anne Frank, Jaap vanVelzen, who was just 12 years old when he escaped from his Nazi captors by brazenly slipping away from a kindergarten where he and other children were being held awaiting shipment to the death camps. After his escape he hid in the south of the Netherlands till war's end. He was the only member of his family to survive. Jaap later became a successful businessman and noted scholar regarding the Dutch Holocaust.
His childhood recollections are woven into this portrait of the systematic roundup of Jews, gypsies, homosexuals and the mentally impaired and their shipment out of Amsterdam using the city's own streetcars to deliver them at night to waiting Nazi freight cars at Amsterdam's central train station. From there they were shipped to Westerbork concentration camp before being sent on to their deaths at Auschwitz and other German death camps.
I wrote, shot, edited and narrated this documentary to share with you an understanding of why Amsterdam is truly The City That Remembers.
Larry M. Ray
Jewish Amsterdam
Jewish Amsterdam began around 1590. Jews generally lived in the Jewish Quarter of the city. Rembrandt painted some of his masterpieces when he lived there and also painted portraits of his Jewish neighbors. Baruch Spinoza was excommunicated אhere from the Jewish community in 1656. The Portuguese synagogue, built in 1675, is the only one to survive the destruction of World War II. During the war thousands of Jews were deported to concentration camps after they had been gathered into a city square. Anna Frank's family lived in a secret annex for two years hiding from the Nazis. The Jewish Museum of Amsterdam tells the story of the Jewish people and the Amsterdam community.
This film is part of the website The Jewish People Around the World about Jewish communities around the globe today. The site is expected to be launched in May 2011.
Jan 1932 - Jewish Neighborhood in Amsterdam (speed corrected + soundtrack)
Old film of a historically prominent Jewish area (the Jodenbuurt) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in January 1932. Compiled and slowed down footage to a natural rate. I have utilized the original soundtrack, which is an odd mix of unsynced church, added and source sounds, as well as the 1930s recording 'To Ostatni Szabas' (Our Last Sabbath) sung by Adam Aston. This area did not fare well during WW2 nazi occupation with 95% of the Jewish population killed or having abandoned the area. From the EYE film museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Dutch Resistance Museum
More info about travel to Amsterdam: Amsterdam's Dutch Resistance Museum takes you behind the scenes during the Nazi occupation, and tells how the Dutch fought back. The suffering was horrific; many starved, and many barely survived on a diet of tulip bulbs.
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Walking in AMSTERDAM / Netherlands ????????- 4K 60fps (UHD)
Amsterdam, the beautiful capital of The Netherlands, is one the biggest tourist destinations in Europe.
We start this walk at the Leidseplein, a central square and one nightlife hub of Amsterdam. We also walk past the Bloemenmarkt, the flower market and head towards Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square). From there we continue our walk more eastwards over bridges to enjoy the view over the Amsterdam canals.
Heading up North we pass the Jewish Historical Museum, Rembrandt House Museum and further up the Niewmarket back in the central city.
Onwards through the RL district and the Binnenstad we make our way to the train station, from where most tourists enter Amsterdam and get their first impression of this fantastic city.
Filmed in June 2019
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The Portuguese Synagogue Complex, Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS
Thanks to the restoration work, the Portuguese Synagogue is now much better suited to public viewing, while maintaining its original character. Its great treasure, the library, is now accessible to the public for the first time, allowing visitors to understand and experience this enormous cultural heritage. The Synagogue is still used as a place of worship, retaining the spirit of the building and respecting the needs of the congregants. The jury is very much impressed by the modest restoration of the large hall, avoiding its adaptation to the twentieth century amenities but rather keeping it as it has been throughout the centuries: candle lit and without heating.
23 Feb 1950 unveiling of jewish gratitude monument memorial amsterdam holland and the netherlands
The memorial is located at the Weesperstraat. Before it stood in the park of the Weesperplein where it was removed for the construction of the metro.
Amsterdam and the Netherlands after Liberation by the Canadians in 1945 (in color and HD)
Holland after the Liberation in 1945 by the Canadians. Amsterdam and the western parts of Holland were liberated after the surrender of German forces on May 5, 1945.
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Footage in original color and HD before restoring for the documentary “Spirit of Liberation (Kronos Media, 2016)
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Jewish Amsterdam 2013
Amsterdam has historically been the center of the Dutch Jewish community, and has had a continuing Jewish community for the last 370 years. Amsterdam is also known under the name Mokum, given to the city by its Jewish inhabitants (Mokum is Yiddish for town, derived from the Hebrew makom, which literally means place).
In the heart of Amsterdam you will find a number of impressive Jewish monuments within less than one square kilometre. In the old Jewish quarter you will find the Jewish Historical Museum, with its fascinating Children's Museum, the imposing Portuguese Synagogue, and the Hollandsche Schouwburg (National Holocaust Memorial), a moving historic monument.
During the Second World War, Jews were rounded up into the Hollandsche Schouwburg before being deported to concentration camps. Thousands of people were held there, awaiting an unknown fate.
The beautiful Portuguese Synagogue, also called the Esnoga, is one of the most important legacies of the vibrant Jewish community in Amsterdam. During the 16th and 17th century, many Jews that faced persecution in Spain and Portugal fled to Amsterdam. The religious tolerance they enjoyed in the Dutch Republic was unheard of in the rest of Europe.
In 1665, the Jewish community decided to build a new synagogue. The new synagogue was to be the biggest in the world. Architects Elias Bouwman and Daniel Stalpaert were commissioned to build the synagogue. They started building in 1671 and in 1675 the Portuguese Synagogue was ready. It had cost the community not less than 186,000 florins. Minor restorations have been made but the synagogue still looks pretty much the same as 340 years ago.
The architecture shows the self-confidence and wealth of the Jewish community in Amsterdam. It was the largest synagogue of its time and one of the biggest buildings of Amsterdam. A model of the Temple of Salomon in Jerusalem inspired the architects. Around the main building, there are various offices and archives, the rabbinate, a mortuary and the Ets Haim (Tree of Life) library that holds valuable collections of Sephardic manuscripts.
I Amsterdam City Card: can save you time & money
The I amsterdam City Card is the “official” city pass. It is a pre-paid pass and discount card allowing free access to over 40 museums, unlimited use of public transport and gives you discounts on attractions and activities.
The I Amsterdam City Card is valid for 24 , 48 , 72 or 96 hours.
The card is automatically activated the first time you visit a museum, attraction or use the city’s public transportation.
So what is included? Admission to over 40 museums and attractions, so you can check out the sparkling exhibits at the Diamond Museum, admire Post-impressionist masterpieces at the Van Gogh Museum (with time slot booking option), and for the first time starting in 2018 the Rijeskmuseum.
It’s smart to start the first museum after 10 am. That way, you can still go to a museum the next morning as the card is valid for 24 hours.
To get between attractions, just hop on one of Amsterdam's easy-to-use buses, trams, or metros, and flash your City Card to enjoy included transportation throughout town.
Take a day trip out of Amsterdam with your I Amsterdam City Card where it is good at several museums and attractions.
With the I Amsterdam City Card if you plan it right you can see a lot of museums in one day and with this pass you a entitled to a canal cruise as a bonus, a great way to wind down a full day of sightseeing.
Do note: the I Amsterdam City card is not valid for the train ride to or from Amsterdam Airport Schipol, the Anne Frank Museum nor will it put you to the front of the line.
City Card attractions include:
Van Gogh Museum (please book a time slot once you are in possession of your I amsterdam City Card)
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum
Rembrandt House Museum
ARTIS Royal Zoo
Amsterdam Museum
Hermitage Amsterdam
Foam Photography Museum
EYE Filmmuseum
Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age
Our Lord in the Attic
De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
Het Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum)
Amsterdam Diamond Museum
Jewish Cultural Quarter
NEMO Science Museum
Tropenmuseum
ARTIS-Micropia
Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot
Museum Het Schip
Museum of Bags and Purses
Allard Pierson Museum
Dutch Resistance Museum
Amsterdam Pipe Museum
Cobra Museum of Modern Art
Museum Van Loon
Museum Willet-Holthuysen
Hortus Botanicus Botanical Gardens
Bijbelsmuseum
Huis Marseille Photography Museum
Oude Kerk
Amsterdam ArenA Ajax Stadium Tours
Amsterdam Tulip Museum
Houseboat museum
Grachtenhuis (Museum of the Canals) #DISTANTLANDS #TRAVELTIPS #TRAVEL
Jewish Amsterdam
Amsterdam has historically been the center of the Dutch Jewish community, and has had a continuing Jewish community for the last 370 years. Amsterdam is also known under the name Mokum, given to the city by its Jewish inhabitants (Mokum is Yiddish for town, derived from the Hebrew makom, which literally means place).
In the heart of Amsterdam you will find a number of impressive Jewish monuments within less than one square kilometre. In the old Jewish quarter you will find the Jewish Historical Museum, with its fascinating Children's Museum, the imposing Portuguese Synagogue, and the Hollandsche Schouwburg (National Holocaust Memorial), a moving historic monument.
During the Second World War, Jews were rounded up into the Hollandsche Schouwburg before being deported to concentration camps. Thousands of people were held there, awaiting an unknown fate.
The beautiful Portuguese Synagogue, also called the Esnoga, is one of the most important legacies of the vibrant Jewish community in Amsterdam. During the 16th and 17th century, many Jews that faced persecution in Spain and Portugal fled to Amsterdam. The religious tolerance they enjoyed in the Dutch Republic was unheard of in the rest of Europe.
In 1665, the Jewish community decided to build a new synagogue. The new synagogue was to be the biggest in the world. Architects Elias Bouwman and Daniel Stalpaert were commissioned to build the synagogue. They started building in 1671 and in 1675 the Portuguese Synagogue was ready. It had cost the community not less than 186,000 florins. Minor restorations have been made but the synagogue still looks pretty much the same as 340 years ago.
The architecture shows the self-confidence and wealth of the Jewish community in Amsterdam. It was the largest synagogue of its time and one of the biggest buildings of Amsterdam. A model of the Temple of Salomon in Jerusalem inspired the architects. Around the main building, there are various offices and archives, the rabbinate, a mortuary and the Ets Haim (Tree of Life) library that holds valuable collections of Sephardic manuscripts.
Amsterdam Jewish quarter
Amsterdam
2 days in Amsterdam, Holland.
If you want to experience the beauty of Amsterdam, it's Jewish history, secrets of red light district and lts diversity with opposite views then this video for you.
Netherlands: Kosher restaurant vandalised in Amsterdam for second time
Hacarmel, a Kosher Jewish restaurant became a target of vandalism, for the second time in recent months, as its window was broken in Amsterdam, Friday night.
Police were seen entering the restaurant to study the site. The window had been smashed with an unknown object.
The restaurant has been attacked previously with its windows broken and smeared with food and an Israeli flag being removed from the restaurant.
One man who is believed to have been acting in protest against the decision by US President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, was reported to be prosecuted for the previous acts of vandalism. The man was seen holding Palestinian flag while smashing the windows.
Cameras are expected to be installed today to observe the area around the restaurant for at least four weeks.
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Former Jewish Amsterdam
Meet up with Gloria who knows everything about the Jewish culture and history in Amsterdam. She will tell about Rembrandt who moved to a house he bought (and later had to sell) in Amsterdam in 1639 which was in a neighbourhood that was slowly becoming predominantly Jewish and remained that way until 1940. He was inspired by what and whom he saw on the streets outside his window. The first Jews to arrive in Amsterdam were those exiled from Spain during the Inquisition in 1492, arriving here in the 1600’s followed 100 years later by those fleeing the pogroms in Eastern Europe who also saw Amsterdam as a haven from atrocities.
Palestinian Yelling ‘Allahu Akbar’ Smashes Jewish Restaurant’s Windows in Amsterdam
A man waving a Palestinian flag launched an attack on a Jewish restaurant in Amsterdam just hours after Trump announced that the US now recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Video filmed by a bystander shows the man using a piece of wood to smash in the windows of the kosher venue in Willemspark, one of Amsterdam's most affluent neighbourhoods, on Thursday morning.
The man was reportedly screaming 'Allahu Akbar' - God is Great - during the attack on the restaurant, which a Dutch Jewish organisation has branded 'an act of terror'.
Video shows how two police officers appear to try to calm him down, but he continues to vandalise the front of the building, before breaking into the seemingly closed venue through the glass door.
The footage from AT5 shows the man, who is wearing a black and white Keffiyeh scarf which has become a symbol of Palestine, emerge from the restaurant with an Israeli flag.
As soon as he comes out again, the two police officers spray him with pepper spray and slam him to the ground.
Amsterdam police said in a statement that a 29-year-old man had been arrested after the incident and that an investigation has been launched.
A spokesperson confirmed to MailOnline that police had arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect within five minutes of being called at around 10.50am.
Police made efforts to speak to the perpetrator and make a non-violent arrest, but were forced to use pepper spray to subdue him.
'We are disgusted,' the Organization of Jewish Communities in The Netherlands said in a statement in response to the attack.
The attack was 'an act of revenge, meant to instil fear, and is no less than an act of terror.'
The 29-year-old, described as 'residing in the Netherlands, has been remanded in custody and charged with criminal damage.
Dutch media has linked the attack to the President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Wednesday evening.
Today, the Islamist group Hamas urged Palestinians on to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel.
'We should call for and we should work on launching an intifada (Palestinian uprising) in the face of the Zionist enemy,' Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said in a speech in Gaza.
Haniyeh, elected the group's overall leader in May, urged Palestinians, Muslims and Arabs to hold rallies against the U.S decision on Friday, calling it a 'day of rage'.
The status of Jerusalem - home to sites holy to the Muslim, Jewish and Christian religions - is one of the biggest obstacles to reaching a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.
Israel already considers the whole of Jerusalem its capital, while Palestinians want eastern Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestine state.
Trump announced his administration would begin a process of moving the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a step expected to take years and one that his predecessors opted not to take to avoid inflaming tensions.
A number of world leaders have been critical of Trump's move, including leading politicians in France, the UK, Turkey and across the Middle East. Both China and Russia have also expressed concern.
The EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said: 'The European Union has a clear and united position. We believe the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on two states and with Jerusalem as the capital of both.'
The United Nations Security Council is likely to meet on Friday to discuss the U.S. decision, diplomats said.
Top 18. Best Museums in Amsterdam - Travel Netherlands
Top 18. Best Museums in Amsterdam - Travel Netherlands:
Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder, The Resistance Museum, Museum Het Rembrandthuis, Body Worlds The Happiness Project, The National Maritime Museum, Museum of Bags and Purses, NEMO Science Museum, Het Grachtenhuis, EYE Film Institute Netherlands, Tropenmuseum, Jewish Historical Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Willet-Holthuysen Museum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Exploring the Netherlands - Cruising Through Amsterdam & The Hague
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