The Jews of Vlora, a model of coexistence
“Culture in 1 Minute” – Episode 30.
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In contrast to the current geopolitical situation, the Albanians have witnessed an extraordinary history, where the Jews were protected by the Muslims. Their history on our shores begins in the first century of our era, continuing in the Middle Ages and up to the developments of the Second World War.
In Vlora they left deep traces and had a large community, so that in 1520, out of about 4,000 inhabitants of the city, more than 2,700 were Jews.
The Jews of Vlora built a synagogue there and today their toponymy is still preserved in the city. Learn more about the model coexistence they built in Vlora, through the memories in the video above, of Skënder Spahiu, currently director of Local Museums in Vlora, which also tells about the museum project that will present their history in Albania.
Video team:
Producer and narrator: Geri Emiri
Historical information: Dorian Hatibi
Video-Production: Arlind Veshti
References:
- Jakoel Josef. Izraelitët në Shqipëri. Tiranë 2020;
2. Grup Autorësh. Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. Tiranë 2008;
3. Nika Nevila. Jews in the central state archive. Tiranë 2016.
