Founded in 1978 by Chief Rabbi Mozes Rosen, the Museum of Jewish History offers a large display of exhibitions that tell the story of the Jewish community in Romania with a particular focus on their role in society, and their contributions to the Romanian language. Located in the grand structure is the Holy Temple, a stunning synagogue built in 1836 that survived World War II damage; There you will see ornate galleries containing a large collection of books written by the Jews of Romania and which contributed to the intellectual history of the nation; And an impressive collection of artwork created and owned by Romanian Jews.