Book Talk: The Jewish History of Norrköping

Author Kjell Örtoft meets Natalie Bloch at the Jewish Museum for a conversation about his book, Norrköping’s Jewish History. They trace the congregation’s development from the 18th century to today, using personal stories to discuss what the city’s Jewish heritage says about the Swedish-Jewish experience. The subject reaches beyond Norrköping: under the 1782 Judereglementet, the city became one of three in Sweden where Jews were permitted to settle. The community had its own synagogue and cemetery. The talk is suited to visitors interested in Jewish life and history in Sweden, and readers curious about how one city’s past connects to a wider national story. The museum’s event page says the talk is sold out.