The beginnings of the Jewish community in Vienna reach back to the Middle-Ages. In 1825 after the Jews had been expelled more than once, the city temple on Seitenstettengasse was established as the first newly built Jewish synagogue. In 1848, for the first time, Emperor Franz Joseph officially recognized the community as the “Jewish Community“ and then between 1849 and 1852 the organisation was formally founded. It was only in 1867 that Jews received the legal status as equal citizens. The Jewish Community Vienna has been looking after and supporting the religious and cultural life of the Jews in Vienna. It has been assisting with social work, integration issues and caring for Jewish history.

Homepage: http://www.ikg-wien.at