Religion and Ritual

Guided Tour

The Torah is the Holy Scripture of Judaism. Children all over the world learn the Hebrew script at an early age in order to be able to read the Torah. Visitors discover more about the meaning of the Holy Scripture for Jews today and their interpretation. A sound map of the world brings Jewish languages to life that developed in the Diaspora.

By appointment

Map with all buildings that belong to the Jewish Museum Berlin

Where

Jewish Museum Berlin
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin

Where, when, what?

In the installation Why Follow the Law, Jews talk about their personal approach to religious commandments. Objects and everyday items tell of Jewish life practices such as the Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut) or the commandment of charity (Zedaka). A flamenco dress, a sewing cushion, and a crown provide insights into the diversity within Judaism.

A Torah scroll is unrolled to show two columns of Hebrew text. — Torah scroll, Hohensalza (Inowrocław) 1903; Jewish Museum Berlin, donation by the Leavor family in memory of Dr. Hans and Luise Librowicz, photo: Roman März

Where, when, what?

WhenTour by appointment
Duration60 or 90 minutes
Where Jewish Museum Berlin
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
See location on map

Cost per group60 min (without architecture)
35 € for school groups
50 € for adults reduced rate
70 € for adults

90 min (including architecture)
45 € for school groups
60 € for adults reduced rate
90 € for adults

Booking requestFor groups we offer guided tours on your desired date. Please contact us at least 4-6 weeks before your desired date for this service.
Booking request

ContactT +49 (0)30 259 93 305 (Mon–Fri, 10 am–4 pm)
visit@jmberlin.de

Number of participants up to 15

Please noteThis tour is appropriate either for adults or for school groups ages 13 to 19.

Languages We generally offer this tour in German and English. If you would like to request it to be held in French, Italian, Hebrew, or Simple German, please contact us and we will confirm whether this is possible for your desired date and time.