The settlement of Sephardic Jews in the area of Belgrade began back in 1521 - the year when the Ottomans conquered Belgrade. We associate the settlement of Sephardic Jews with the 16th century, while the Ashkenazi Jews immigrated to Belgrade during the 18th century. Their number gradually increased during the 19th and first half of 20th century. During the 16th century, several Jewish Communities and synagogue were mentioned in Belgrade. Sephardic Municipality- the first Jewish Community in Belgrade, was founded in 1886, under the name "Religious school Jewish Community". The municipality of Ashkenazi in Belgrade was founded in 1866. With the acquisition of Serbian independence, the life of Jewish people improved significantly. Jewish citisens were given all civil rights at the Berlin Congress.
