Z našeho výzkumu týkajícího se Židů v městečku Bezdružice (Weseritz)
From our research on Jews in the town of Bezdružice (Weseritz)
Author(s): Ingild Janda-Busl
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Recent History (1900 till today), History of Judaism, Fascism, Nazism and WW II, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Bezdružice; Jewish community; Löwenstein-Wertheim; Sinay family; Nazi occupation; synagogue;
Summary/Abstract: The research on Jews in the town of Bezdružice (Weseritz) highlights the historical presence and contributions of the Jewish community in the Czech-Bavarian border region. The study began with the discovery of Jewish cemeteries and memorials in the Tachov area, leading to a deeper exploration of Jewish life in Bezdružice. The Löwenstein-Wertheim family acquired the Bezdružice estate in the early 18th century, and Jewish families, such as the Sinay family, played significant roles in the local economy. The Jewish community faced numerous challenges, including property confiscation and persecution during the Nazi occupation. Despite these hardships, the community's legacy is preserved through historical records and ongoing research efforts. The synagogue and cemetery in Bezdružice, although damaged, remain important cultural and historical sites.
Book: Židé v Čechách 2 - Sborník příspěvků ze semináře konaného 24. a 25. září 2008 v Nýrsku
- Page Range: 71-78
- Page Count: 8
- Publication Year: 2009
- Language: Czech
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