Stone on stone - My 400 years of Danish Jewish roots
New book by Hanne Foighel
Stone on stone. My 400 years of Danish Jewish roots
New book publication by Hanne Foighel at the Danish Jewish Museum
On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Jewish life in Denmark, the Danish Jewish Museum publishes Hanne Foighel's book Stone on stone. My 400-year-old Danish Jewish roots.
With her own family as a guide, Hanne Foighel follows Danish Jewish life for 400 years until 2022. Hanne can trace her family back 11 generations and the first Heckscher from Altona is allowed to settle in Copenhagen in 1727. In the 1800th century, the family is a part of the wealthy Danish Jewish bourgeoisie, which in the early 1900s was rapidly assimilated. At the same time, around 3000 Jews fleeing pogroms and poverty in Eastern Europe settle in Copenhagen. Among them later tax minister Isi Foighel's grandparents, the author's great-grandparents.
Stone on stone is more than just a book about one genus. It is a journey through Danish Jewish history from the 1600th century to the present day. It is an insight into history through personal destinies and stories that make history present and relatable.
Hanne Foighel has written a book based on her own family, as an example of the great story, but told at eye level.
Date: The book will be published on 6 October 2022
Location: The book can be bought online on our website or physically in the museum shop at the Danish Jewish Museum. In addition, it will be available in various bookshops.
Price: DKK 375. For members of the Society for Danish Jewish History, the price is DKK 300.
Language: Danish
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