Jews Around The World - Copenhagen, Denmark

This week's video welcomes a very special guest: Chief Rabbi Yair Melchior who is the Chief Rabbi of Denmark.

We discussed the history of Jews in Copenhagen, what the Jewish community looks life today, their strengths, and the struggles they face.

To learn more about the Jewish Community in Copenhagen visit: https://mosaiske.dk/

00:27 - What does it mean to be a "Chief Rabbi"?
02:52 - Where are you from and how did you end up in your current position?
08:26 - Differentiating between being religious and being observant
13:30 - What is the history of the Jews in Copenhagen?
23:18 - Danish Jews during the Holocaust
27:57 - How large is the community today?
30:07 - Demographics of the community
31:22 - What other Jewish institutions are in Copenhagen?
34:45 - What struggles does the community face?
37:55 - What are the strengths of the Copenhagen Jewish Community?

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