At the end of the 19th century, a small but steady Jewish immigration to Norway began. Most settled in the Oslo and Trondheim areas, and at its peak there were just over 2,000 people with a Jewish background in Norway. Today there are around 1,500, and many are related to the first Jewish immigrants. When Jewish individuals and families fled Eastern Europe and ended up in Norway, they brought their faith, culture, and traditions with them. This laid the foundation for what Norwegian-Jewish life is like today.

The teaching program "Norwegian Jewish traditions, rites and culture" deals with topics related to Jewish life and practice in Trondheim and Norway. Active learning is planned through group work where students work with ritual objects, among other things, and reflect on Judaism in Norway compared to other places in the world. Students also explore one of Europe's northernmost synagogues and examine what makes a synagogue a synagogue. They also gain insight into the similarities and differences between a synagogue and other places of worship.

Through the teaching program, students will learn about what it means to be Jewish, learn about Jewish symbols, holidays and about Norwegian-Jewish traditions today. Length and content can be adapted according to wish and agreement. For example, students can learn about Jewish food rules, or watch educational films that will give them insight into Jewish holidays or ceremonies that are celebrated in Norway.

Preparation: We encourage students to be assigned to create questions at school that they can ask during the visit.