The photo collection at the Jewish Museum Trondheim consists of diverse and valuable material spanning several generations. It documents holidays, family events, association life, shop operations and everyday moments in the Norwegian Jewish minority. There are pictures here from bar mitzvah celebrations, weddings and funerals, but also from shop premises, school classes, association meetings and family parties – moments that bring to life the stories we otherwise know as text, statistics or the name of a document.
The photo collection contains a rich selection of historical images from holidays, family events, community life and shop operations. This provides a unique insight into the life, work, culture and history of the Norwegian Jewish minority.
This is what we stand for
As a museum for a national minority, we strive for quality, accessibility, collaboration and continuous innovation in everything we do. We shall be relevant, timely, inclusive and respectful in all aspects of our work. These values guide us in fulfilling our mandate in a meaningful and sustainable way.
Through old photographs, Norwegian-Jewish life emerges in details that might otherwise have been lost.
Photo collection
Details immortalized.
Through the images, we gain a visual insight into how Jewish life was lived in Nordenfjeldske Norway: how people lived, dressed, celebrated, worked and participated in social life. The collection gives researchers, descendants and the public an invaluable opportunity to understand and interpret a cultural heritage that has been both visible and invisible in Norwegian society. The images are not just documentation – they are carriers of memories, identity and belonging, and contribute to strengthening both collective and individual understanding of the past and present.
Research and Innovation
We conduct active research in collaboration with NTNU to preserve and digitize our extensive collections.
Kunnskapsdeling
We actively share knowledge and invite dialogue about Jewish history and culture.
Innovative Projects
Our innovative projects contribute to increased understanding and engagement.
Sustainable Initiatives
We are dedicated to sustainable initiatives for knowledge, dialogue and diversity.
Fremtidsrettet Forskning
Our research and innovation ensure that we are a center of excellence for Jewish history and culture.