Jerusalem of the West

"Jerusalem of the West" was a term historically used by Jews to describe a non-Jewish diaspora city with a sizeable Jewish community that enjoyed freedom of religion and social prominence. The Jewish community in Amsterdam was often described this way.

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Jerusalem of the West

"Jerusalem of the West" was a term historically used by Jews to describe a non-Jewish diaspora city with a sizeable Jewish community that enjoyed freedom of religion and social prominence. The Jewish community in Amsterdam was often described this way.

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