Explore the Exhibition

Here you can discover some highlights from the exhibition.

Women

How sacred is a synagogue?
Are menstruating women allowed to enter the synagogue?
Touch the Torah?

“If they wish... there is nothing to prevent them.”
(Rashi, 11th century)

Jewish women are important and respected community members in ShUM. They take over responsibility in and for the community.

Worms, women’s shul, view into Synagogue, 1920s
Worms, women’s shul, view into Synagogue, 1920s © City Archive Worms