Bet Tohorah

Appingedam
Appingedam

It is a plain little building on the Jewish cemetery, built in 1930 to replace the first mortuary that was built there in 1900. The two doors at the back are remnants of the first mortuary. Traditionally the bet tohorah was where the ritual cleansing of the dead took place prior to burial. Before the funeral a special service was held that included prayers and a eulogy.
At Appingedam's former synagogue and at the bet tohorah the story of the Jewish people of Appingedam is presented in words and pictures. The original purpose of the mortuary and the rituals are explained on glass panels. These also provide information about the people who are buried in the Jewish cemetery.

Address:
Heidensgang 7 9901 EP, Appingedam