Library of the Israelitische Cultusgemeinde Zürich

The Library of the Israelitische Cultusgemeinde Zürich maintains over 50,000 volumes in Yiddish, Hebrew, and German, covering theological literature and scientific works.

Founded in 1939, the library expanded its collection during World War II with transfers from the Breslau Rabbinical Seminary, including printed works from the 16th century.

The institution serves 2,500 members of the Jewish community through educational programs, religious studies resources, and materials supporting Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation.

Located at Lavaterstrasse 33 in postal code 8002 Zürich, the library provides access to extensive Judaica and Hebraica collections for research and study.

The library holds the second-largest archives of Swiss Jewish contemporary history, containing written and audiovisual materials documenting Jewish life in Zürich.

Location: Zürich

Location: Zürich

Inception: 1939

Address: Lavaterstrasse 33 8002 8002

Website: http://icz.org/institutionen/bibliothek

GPS coordinates: 47.36306,8.53250

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:38