Jewish life · Question 36 of 52
How many years ago was there a Jewish community for the first time in what is now Germany?
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Answer
- A about 1700 years ago
Explanation
A decree of the Roman emperor Constantine from the year 321 mentions a Jewish community in Cologne. This is the oldest evidence of Jewish life in what is now Germany, that is about 1700 years ago. In 2021 the anniversary year "1700 Years of Jewish Life in Germany" was celebrated for this reason.