Jodenbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Joods Meisjesweeshuis
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Orphanage for Jewish Girls
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
1. Joods Meisjesweeshuis / Orphanage for Jewish Girls Marker
"1861 Het grootbrengen van Weesmeisjes behoort tot de goede daden"
Een kwart eeuw later bleek het huis te klein en in 1889 werd het buurpand er bijgevoegd.
"en zij voegden een huis aan een huis toe 1889"
In 1926 werd het huis ingrijpend verbouwd, maar de regentenkamer bleef intact, daar is nu het cafι gevestigd. Honderden joodse meisjes vonden hier voor korte of langere tijd hun huis.
Op 10 februari 1943 werden de meisjes en hun begeleidsters weggevoerd en via Westerbork naar het vernietigingskamp Sobibor gebracht om daar hun einde te vinden. De gevelstenen en de belettering werden zestig jaar later door de bewoners in hun oorspronkelijke staat hersteld.
10 februari 2003/5763
(English translation of the Dutch portion of the marker text:)
This building was an orphanage for Jewish girls from 1861 to 1943.
"1861
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A quarter of a century later the house turned out to be too small and in 1889 the neighboring building was added.
"and they added a house to a house 1889"
In 1926 the house was extensively renovated, but the regent's room remained intact, where the cafι is now located. Hundreds of Jewish girls found their home here for a short or longer period of time.
On February 10, 1943, the girls and their attendants were deported and taken via Westerbork to the Sobibor extermination camp to meet their end there. The facade stones and lettering were restored to their original state by the residents sixty years later.
Erected 2003.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 1943.
Location. 52° 22.098′ N, 4° 54.369′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jodenbuurt. It is on Rapenburgerstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rapenburgerstraat 171, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 MV, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Henriques de Castro Mz. (1826-1898) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); De Portugees Israλlietische Synagoge / The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue (about
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
2. Joods Meisjesweeshuis / Orphanage for Jewish Girls Marker - wide view
The marker is nearly (in)visible here, to the left of the door, behind the shrub. It is easy to miss.
Regarding Joods Meisjesweeshuis / Orphanage for Jewish Girls. The italicized quotes correspond to the Hebrew inscriptions seen at the roofline.
Also see . . . Weeshuis (Verdwenen Joodse Scholen, in Dutch). The Verdwenen Joodse Scholen (Vanished Jewish Schools) projects page for the orphanage.
Excerpt (in translation): Before the occupation, Amsterdam had two Jewish orphanages, one for girls and one for boys. The best known of the two is the Jewish girls' orphanage at Rapenburgerstraat 171. The facade contains the text in Hebrew: Good works include the education of orphan girls.(Submitted on July 15, 2024.)
Additional keywords. Holocaust
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
3. Former Orphanage for Jewish Girls
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
4. Restored original stone plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
