My Cousin Vangelis and I are travelling in Epirus in the north-west of Greece. High up in the Pindos mountains, Ioannina – the regional capital – is located. The trip gave me a unique opportunity to join the Yom Kippur service in the local synagogue and to learn more about one of the most outstanding Jewish communities in Europe.

Ioannina old town, former Jewish quarter

Ioannina old town, gate to the synagogue yard

Ioannina synagogue

Ioannina synagogue

Preparing for Yom Kippur in Ioannina synagogue

Preparing for Yom Kippur in Ioannina synagogue

Preparing for Yom Kippur in Ioannina synagogue

Preparing for Yom Kippur in Ioannina synagogue

Yom Kippur in Ioannina synagogue

Yom Kippur in Ioannina synagogue

Ioannina Jewish cemetery

Ioannina Jewish cemetery

Ioannina Jewish cemetery

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