Jewish history in Thessaloniki

By chvistian1
  • 1492

    Expulsion Decree

    King Ferdinand II expelled more than 20,000 Spanish jews, in which they land in what is now Greece

  • Jews make up the majority of Salonika

    By 1900, Jews accounted for 61% of the population, enjoying the fruits from many privileges and growing communities.

  • Salonika becomes part of Greece

  • The Great Fire

    There is a fire that destroys half of the town, leaving 55,000 jews homeless. Jews lose their role as the majority of the population

  • Restrictions

    Laws and limits are starting to be put on Jews and their working hours, days, etc.

  • Campbell Riots

    First anti-semitic riots begin

  • Greece enter World War II

    Greece enter the war after it was invaded by Italy

  • The Nazi Reign

    Jews are forced to live in ghettos, are deported to Auschwitz, etc.