Future Jewish Center of Iceland

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The Future Jewish Center of Iceland

While Jews have lived in Iceland for more than 100 years, there had never been a Synagogue, Mikvah or Jewish center in the country. Read story >

Jewish Iceland fun facts

The Icelandic word for Jews is Gyðingar - a derivative of Guð (G-d).

The Icelandic saga called “the Saga of the Jews” (written in the thirteenth century) is the story of the Macabees.

There has been a Jewish population in Iceland since the late 1800s. Today there are approximately 500 Jews living in Iceland.

In 1916 the first tall building of Iceland (5 stories) was built by Jewish businessman Fritz Natan. It was also the first building lit with electricity.

In 2018 Chabad of Iceland was established under the leadership of Rabbi and Rebbitzin Feldman.

Chabad of Iceland is the world’s northernmost Chabad.

In 2018 a public Menorah was erected for the first time on Laugavegur - the main street of Reykjavik. Honored guest at the annual Menorah lighting events include the First Lady of Iceland and the Mayor of Reykjavik.

The first Torah of Iceland was completed and dedicated in Reykjavik in February 2020.

In June, Shabbat begins at 11:45pm on Friday and ends at 1:29am on Sunday.

Judaism was officially recognized as a religion in Iceland in April 2021.

There has never been a Synagogue in Iceland.

There has never been a Mikvah in Iceland.

In 2022 a property was purchased for the future Synagogue and Mikvah of Iceland.

Progress

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Get involved

Become a partner in building the first Synagogue, Mikvah and Jewish Center in Iceland by making a dedication in your honor or in honor of your family.

All dedications of $2,500 usd or more will be displayed on a beautiful donor wall.

Donations from the United States are tax deductible. Tax ID# 83-0964730.

Campaign objective
$2,100,000 usd

complete

53%

Custom amount

Jewish Center Mikvah

$_________ usd

Any amount is greatly appreciated! Donations can be made in monthly payments.

Lava dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$2,500 usd

($208 usd / month)

Hot spring dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$5,000 usd

($416 usd / month)

Geyser dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$10,000 usd

($833 usd / month)

Glacial diamond dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$18,000 usd

($1,500 usd / month)

Northern light dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$36,000 usd

($3,000 usd / month)

Arctic mezuzah dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$54,000 usd

($4,500 usd / month)

Grand reception dedication

$150,000 usd

Accesibility for people with disabilities dedication

$100,000 usd

Aron Kodesh dedication

Reserved

Icelandic Kosher kitchen dedication

$150,000 usd

Security dedication

$180,000 usd

Youth center dedication

$200,000 usd

Pavilion dedication

$180,000 usd

Balcony dedication

$180,000 usd

Mikvah name dedication

Reserved

Synagogue dedication

$400,000 usd

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BH

The Future Jewish Center of Iceland

While Jews have lived in Iceland for more than 100 years, there had never been a Synagogue, Mikvah or Jewish center in the country. Read story >

Jewish Iceland fun facts

The Icelandic word for Jews is Gyðingar - a derivative of Guð (G-d).

The Icelandic saga called “the Saga of the Jews” (written in the thirteenth century) is the story of the Macabees.

There has been a Jewish population in Iceland since the late 1800s. Today there are approximately 500 Jews living in Iceland.

In 1916 the first tall building of Iceland (5 stories) was built by Jewish businessman Fritz Natan. It was also the first building lit with electricity.

In 2018 Chabad of Iceland was established under the leadership of Rabbi and Rebbitzin Feldman.

Chabad of Iceland is the world’s northernmost Chabad.

In 2018 a public Menorah was erected for the first time on Laugavegur - the main street of Reykjavik. Honored guest at the annual Menorah lighting events include the First Lady of Iceland and the Mayor of Reykjavik.

The first Torah of Iceland was completed and dedicated in Reykjavik in February 2020.

In June, Shabbat begins at 11:45pm on Friday and ends at 1:29am on Sunday.

Judaism was officially recognized as a religion in Iceland in April 2021.

There has never been a Synagogue in Iceland.

There has never been a Mikvah in Iceland.

In 2022 a property was purchased for the future Synagogue and Mikvah of Iceland.

Progress

Get involved

Campaign objective $2,100,000 usd

complete

53%

Custom amount

Jewish Center Mikvah

$_________ usd

Any amount is greatly appreciated! Donations can be made in monthly payments.

Lava dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$2,500 usd

($208 usd / month)

Hot spring dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$5,000 usd

($416 usd / month)

Geyser dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$10,000 usd

($833 usd / month)

Glacial diamond dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$18,000 usd

($1,500 usd / month)

Northern light dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$36,000 usd

($3,000 usd / month)

Arctic mezuzah dedication

Jewish Center Mikvah

$54,000 usd

($4,500 usd / month)

Grand reception dedication

$150,000 usd

Accesibility for people with disabilities dedication

$100,000 usd

Aron Kodesh dedication

Reserved

Icelandic Kosher kitchen dedication

$150,000 usd

Security dedication

$180,000 usd

Youth center dedication

$200,000 usd

Pavilion dedication

$180,000 usd

Balcony dedication

$180,000 usd

Mikvah name dedication

Reserved

Synagogue dedication

$400,000 usd

Campaign objective
$2,100,000 usd