In 1774 Aaron Isaac became the first Jewish immigrant to settle in Stockholm and practise his religion. Today, half of Sweden’s Jewish population of around 18,000 live in the Stockholm area. Judiska Museet depicts the history of the Swedish Jews from Isaac’s time to the present day. It focuses on Judaism as a religion, its integration into Swedish society and the Holocaust.

A comprehensive collection of pictures another items provide an insight into Jewish life in Sweden with its traditions and customs. The beautiful Torah, the bridal canopy, and the collection of eight-stemmed candlestick are just some of the museums’ treasured artefacts.