The Jewish Community in Norway

Every year on 17 May Norwegians fill the streets with cheers and flags in celebration of Norway's constitution adopted in 1814. School children, many wearing national costumes, march in parades to the beat of thundering bands, and a resounding "Hurrah for the 17th of May!" can be heard throughout the day. + More

09/11/2007 :: 9 April 1940 Norway was attacked by Nazi Germany. The German occupation of Norway lasted until the war ended in Europe, 8 May 1945. The Jewish community of Norway was hit hard by the Holocaust. The first anti-Jewish measure was introduced ... + More

Norway's coast is long and jagged, and its fjords cut far into the land. From early history, the sight and sound of the sea has beckoned to its inhabitants, who have made only a meagre living from the soil. Small wonder that when tilling ... + More

The issue of Norway's future form of government was hotly disputed. A plebiscite showed a large majority in favour of a monarchy rather than a republic. On 18 November 1905 the Storting chose the Danish Prince Carl to be King of Norway. ... + More