History of the Jews in Andorra explained

The history of the Jews in Andorra has its origins during World War II. In 2022, there were 100^{[1] [2]} Jews in Andorra. Most are descended from Sephardic Jews from Morocco. The first Jews came to Andorra during the Second World War, and the majority fled Morocco just prior to the Six-Day War.^[3] In 2000, the Jewish community opened and consecrated a synagogue and a cultural center.

See also

• History of the Jews in France
• History of the Jews in Spain
• History of the Jews in Morocco

External links

• Associació Cultural Israelita de les Valls d´Andorra

Notes and References

1. https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-report-on-international-religious-freedom/Andorra US State Dept 2022 report
2. http://www.elperiodicdandorra.ad/societat/6978-la-comunitat-jueva-acomiada-la-festa-januka.html La comunitat jueva acomiada la festa 'Januká'
3. Web site: ACIV (Jewish Community of Andorra). aciv-ad.org. 2018-12-10.