out of words ... by Lucky79
It is both informative and good fun to see a city from on high. Stockholm offers a variety of superb views. There are many choices of sights and Stockholm caters for every travellers need. From museums, fantastic architecture to old traditions, no matter what one is searching for Stockholm has it. THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD 1998.The first Jew permitted to settle permanently in Sweden was Aaron Isaac, a merchant from Germany. He came to Stockholm with his family in 1774, accompanied by ten fellow Jews who also brought their families.
As the Jews of Sweden were emancipated in 1870 their number had increased to 3000 through natural increase and new immigration. Communities were founded in Gothenburg, Malmö and in several other towns around the country.
While immigration at the beginning of the 20th century consisted mainly of individuals or single families, persecution in Russia forced large numbers of Jews into exile. Several thousand came to Sweden between the Kishinev massacre and the end of World War I. Many returned "home" after the Russian Revolution in 1917.
