A Jewish wedding

Amsterdam, The start of the war
18 september 1941

They opened the windows of the Synagogue so that people in the street could follow the service.

In 1941 the Chief Rabbinate of Amsterdam met in the Rapenburger Synagogue. This synagogue was founded by patriotic liberal Jews, who had joined forces and together strove for equal rights during the Batavian-French era (1795-1913). The synagogue in Rapenburgerstraat was still used in the war. Then it was thoroughly ransacked by the occupier.

  • COUPLE WITH THE STAR OF DAVID

    Couple with the Star of David under the choepa, 1942. Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam

  • WEDDING OF A JEWISH COUPLE

    Wedding of a Jewish couple in the Nieuwe Synagoge in Amsterdam, 1942. Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam

  • JEWISH WEDDING

    Wedding guests wearing the Star of David, 1942. Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam

  • BEP AND COENRAAD ROOD

    Wedding picture of Bep and Coenraad Rood, 18 September 1941