The Jewish Museum

This morning, rather than sleeping half of the day away we arranged for a wake up call from the hotel. They phoned at 9:30 as requested, but we still didn't quite manage to get out on the 'road' until about 11:30. But hey, we're on vacation! And besides, the sun hasn't been setting until about 9:30 or 10:00 so we still have loads of daylight to see the sights.

We decided to head towards the Jewish Museum, on the way taking our time to stop for some lunch and window shop. Still not excited about buying too many souvenirs considering the exchange rate but I enjoy browsing and Aaron indulges me. And I indulged Aaron as he sat in some of the new VW's and Mini Coopers at the showrooms.

The Jewish Museum was impressive - large and very educational. The focus was on the Jewish people and their history in Germany, which of course eventually covered the holocaust, but it started waaaaaaay back in time. Obviously since marrying Aaron I have become more interested in the Jewish story. Also he was able to bring some context as to where his family may have fit into the story the museum was telling.

Another thing that Aaron pointed out to me was the part where the display explained Judaism's influence on Lutheranism. Turns out that Martin Luther borrowed the idea of education for all from the cornerstones of the Jewish culture of the importance of being able to read the scripture. Just reading slightly different scripture.

After the museum we relaxed in the courtyard - I enjoyed a grapefruit juice/hefeweisen beer and Aaron munched on a turkey pita sandwich.