Etz Hayyim Synagogue

Historic Jewish Quarter

To gain access, you need to ring the bell during normal opening hours. Once inside, you are able to wander freely or join one of the scheduled tours. There are plenty of information boards and an ex...

Historic Jewish Quarter

To gain access, you need to ring the bell during normal opening hours. Once inside, you are able to wander freely or join one of the scheduled tours. There are plenty of information boards and an ex...

Humble but with an important story to tell

What an interesting, emotional place. Our guide took us to this synagogue; I had never heard of it and would not have even noticed the entrance. It is small. To walk around takes no time. But hear...

Humble but with an important story to tell

What an interesting, emotional place. Our guide took us to this synagogue; I had never heard of it and would not have even noticed the entrance. It is small. To walk around takes no time. But hear...

A moving tribute to the Jews of Chania

Worth a visit considering the one-time importance of the Jewish community. As was often the case during the wartime years, the story of the Cretan Jews did not end well – the vast majority of these un...