Without Jewish life, no Mokum (Mokum, a Yiddish word meaning "place" or "city")

Jewish life has been part of Amsterdam (Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands) for a very long time. Many Jewish people have lived and worked in the city. People also call Amsterdam Mokum.

Mokum is a Yiddish word. It means "place" or "city". Jewish life influences Amsterdam's culture and buildings.

People still remember this history and Jewish traditions in the city.