Jewish Barcelona Explained
A Guide
What is El Call?
What was El Call? Discover the story of Barcelona's medieval Jewish Quarter, home to one of the most influential Jewish communities in medieval Europe. Explore its origins, daily life, famous rabbis, and the streets that still preserve its remarkable history today.
What is Casa Adret?
Step inside the oldest inhabited house in Barcelona, Casa Adret, a 12th-century house in Barcelona's medieval Jewish Quarter. Discover the history, architecture, and living legacy of Jewish Barcelona.
A taste of Jewish Barcelona
Whether you're looking for a kosher meal after a day exploring the Gothic Quarter, provisions for Shabbat, or simply a taste of Israeli cuisine, Barcelona has a growing selection of Jewish-owned restaurants, kosher supermarkets, and welcoming community spaces.
Who is the Rashba?
Rabbi Solomon ben Adret (1235–1310), known by the acronym Rashba, was one of the most influential Jewish scholars of the Middle Ages. Living in medieval Barcelona, he became a leading rabbinic authority whose legal rulings, teachings and writings continue to be studied by Jewish communities around the world more than 700 years later.