Swedish Royal couple commemorates 250 years of Jewish life in Sweden - European Jewish Congress

Swedish Royal couple commemorates 250 years of Jewish life in Sweden - European Jewish Congress

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended a cultural event marking 250 Years of Jewish Life in Sweden, held at the Great Synagogue of Stockholm. The event was organised by the Jewish Community of Stockholm and featured speeches, music, theatrical performances, and historical readings to highlight the rich and complex history of Jewish presence in the country. The commemoration traces its roots back to 1775, when King Gustav III granted perm…