VELIKI “MALI” LJUDI
A GREAT “ORDINARY” PEOPLE

Summary/Abstract: Jews, although small in number, have given a great contribution to humanistic, cultural and economic development of our multinational community. They have brought inheritance of rich culture and different valuables from Spain and their millennial heritage. For a long period, especially during Ottoman Empire, they were, in a way, an international factor for linking our community to the world, especially western countries, from Italy to Holland. Impressive is their involvement as urban element in economic life and development in all periods - Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav. To our society they have given the first university graduates in many different areas: agricultural science, law, health, etc... Their involvement in science and art is very prominent - from the first cultural clubs and institutions in Sarajevo, to extraordinary people who took part in development of our progressive thought and distinguished art creators. There's a long list of Jews from Bosnia and Herzegovina, founders who should be remembered with respect, because they are a part of our society.

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