Communauté Israélite de Lausanne et du Canton de Vaud
- Jewish Community of Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud
- CILV
Address
Phone
+41 21 341 72 42
Fax
+41 21 341 72 41
History
The Jewish Community of Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud (CILV) is a religious association headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Learn more here
Mandates/Sources of Authority
It is founded in accordance with Article 60 and the Swiss Civil Code, and is recognized as an institution of public interest as defined Article 171 of the Constitution Vaudoise. The CILV is a member of the Swiss Federation of Israelite Communities (FSCI)and CICAD.
Aims:
- To contribute to the maintenance of religious and spiritual life in accordance with the principles of Judaism (Halacha).
- To safeguard and defend Jewish interests.
- To celebrate Judaism, uphold religious practices, ensure religious instruction, and arrange for Jewish burials.
- To create and support all social and religious institutions relating to Judaism.
- To participate in inter-religious dialogue.
Archival and Other Holdings
For the list of books available in the library, please consult the list here.
Opening Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9.00am - 12.00am
Tuesday to Thursday: 9.00am - 12.00am
Friday and eve of Jewish holidays: answering machine in case of emergency
Conditions of Access
The use of the library is restricted to members of the library.
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