Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
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Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The Jewish Cemetery in Bingen is a place of peace and remembrance. It is an important part of Jewish history and culture in the city and is a protected cultural monument.
The cemetery is located on a hill overlooking the town of Bingen, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is surrounded by a high wall and has an area of 9,327 square meters.
The old ‘Judensand’ Jewish cemetery is situated on a former Roman burial ground, alongside a Roman arterial road. Although a first documentary mention was only made in 1286, this area was already in use as a Jewish burial ground in the 10th century by Jews who had migrated to Mainz where they formed a community. During the progressive stage of development in the Middle Ages, ‘Jewish’ Mainz, or ‘Magenza in Hebrew, experienced a high point of development and represented the centre of Jewish culture in central Europe. As a consequence of the dissolution of the Jewish community in 1438, gravestones from the Middle Ages were carried off and used in part during the following centuries for the construction of local fortifications in the town and along the Rhine.
The Jewish Cemetery in Bad Homburg is a place of peace and remembrance. It is an important part of Jewish history and culture in the city and is a protected cultural monument.
The cemetery is located in Gluckensteinweg 50a, near the intersection of Götzenmühlweg. It is surrounded by a high wall and has an area of 2,673 square meters.
The cemetery was established in the 17th century and was in use until 1865. There are about 500 gravestones preserved on the cemetery, which are spread over an area of 2,673 square meters. The gravestones are in different styles and materials, including sandstone, granite, and marble.
This complete documentation includes all gravestones recorded in 2005, a total of around 17,000 photos! as well as numerous lists of names.
The gravestones on the Jewish Cemetery in Frankfurt am Main at Rat-Beil-Straße are in different styles and materials. The oldest gravestones date back to the 17th century and are simple stones with Hebrew inscriptions. In the 18th century, the gravestones became increasingly elaborate. There are gravestones with inscriptions, symbols, and reliefs. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The Jewish Cemetery in Alsbach-Hähnlein is a place of peace and remembrance. It is an important part of Jewish history and culture in the region and is a protected cultural monument.
The cemetery is located in the town of Alsbach-Hähnlein, in the state of Hesse, Germany. It is surrounded by a high wall and has an area of 22,600 square meters.
The cemetery was established in the 17th century and was in use until 1948. There are over 2,000 gravestones preserved on the cemetery, which are spread over an area of 22,600 square meters. The gravestones are in different styles and materials, including sandstone, granite, and marble. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The Jewish cemetery in Dieburg is a place of peace and remembrance. It is an important part of the city’s Jewish history and culture and is a protected cultural monument. The cemetery is located near the city center, on the edge of the Am Bauhof district. It is surrounded by a high wall and has an area of 108.30 ares. The cemetery was created around 1550 and was in operation until 1948. There are around 1,000 gravestones preserved in the cemetery, covering an area of 108.30 ares. The gravestones are made in a variety of styles and materials, including sandstone, granite and marble. The oldest gravestones date from the 17th century.
Jewish cemeteries in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main has a long and rich Jewish history, dating back to the Middle Ages. The city is home to a number of Jewish cemeteries, each with its own unique history and significance. Cemeteries in Bergen Enkheim, Bockenheim, Heddernheim, Griesheim, Rödelheim. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
Jewish cemetery Cologne Deutz
The Jewish cemetery in Cologne-Deutz is one of the oldest and largest Jewish cemeteries in Germany. It was created in 1143 and has been a protected cultural monument since 1989. The cemetery is located in the Deutz district and covers an area of around 10 hectares. There are around 20,000 gravestones preserved in the cemetery, which date from different eras. The oldest gravestones date from the 12th century, the youngest from the early 20th century. The gravestones are made in different styles and materials. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The Jewish Cemetery in Cologne-Bocklemünd is a Jewish burial site since 1918, many of its tombstones are noted for their extravagant artistic designs.
The cemetery is located in the Venloer Straße district and covers an area of about 45,000 square meters. It was established in 1918, when the Jewish community in Cologne needed a new cemetery to replace the overcrowded cemetery in Deutz.
The cemetery is home to about 2,800 gravestones, which are designed in a variety of styles and materials. Many of the gravestones are decorated with elaborate carvings, including Stars of David, menorahs, and other Jewish symbols.Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The Jewish Cemetery in Koblenz is a Jewish burial site since the mid-19th century. It is located in the Rauental district and covers an area of about 1.5 hectares.
The cemetery was established in 1856, when the Jewish community in Koblenz needed a new cemetery to replace the overcrowded cemetery in the Old Town. The cemetery is divided into two sections: the older section, which dates from the mid-19th century; and the newer section, which dates from the early 20th century. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The New Jewish Cemetery in Mainz is a Jewish cemetery in the city of Mainz in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is located in the Oberstadt district and was built in 1881.
The Jewish cemetery on Battonstrasse in Frankfurt am Main is the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery north of the Alps. It was first mentioned in documents in 1180 and was in use until 1828. The cemetery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination. The cemetery covers an area of around 7.5 hectares and houses around 12,000 gravestones.
The Jewish cemetery of the Jewish community of Wiesbaden is a historical place that reflects the Jewish history and culture in Wiesbaden. The cemetery is located on two separate properties: the old Jewish cemetery on Schöne Aussicht and the new Jewish cemetery on Platter Straße. Old Jewish Cemetery The old Jewish cemetery on the Schöne Aussicht was founded in 1740 and was in use until 1891. The cemetery contains approximately 581 tombstones dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The oldest grave dates from 1740, the youngest from 1891.
The Jewish Cemetery in Frankfurt am Main, Rat Beil Street is one of the largest and most important Jewish cemeteries in Germany. It was opened in 1828 and was in use until 1928. The cemetery is home to about 30,000 gravestones, including the graves of notable figures such as the banker Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, and the writer Heinrich Heine.Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The Jewish Cemetery in Worms, Germany is the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe. It is located on the outskirts of the city, on a hill overlooking the Rhine River. The cemetery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination.
The Rhein-Lahn-Kreis in Rheinland-Pfalz is home to 23 Jewish cemeteries. The oldest cemeteries were established in the 17th century, the most recent in the 20th century. The cemeteries are an important part of the Jewish history and culture in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis.
The cemeteries are typically enclosed and are located near Jewish communities. The gravestones are in a variety of styles and materials. The oldest gravestones are made of sandstone and are inscribed with simple Hebrew inscriptions. The newer gravestones are often made of marble or granite and are decorated with ornate carvings or inscriptions in Hebrew. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
The Jewish Cemetery of the Israelitische Religionsgemeinschaft Frankfurt is one of the largest and most important Jewish cemeteries in Germany. It is located in the city of Frankfurt am Main, in the state of Hesse.
The cemetery was founded in 1828 and was in use until 1928. It is home to about 30,000 gravestones, including the graves of notable figures such as the banker Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, and the writer Heinrich Heine. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany
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The Jewish cemetery in Limburg an der Lahn is a small, partly wooded cemetery on the northern side of the Schafsberg. It was built in 1880 and is the final resting place for around 120 Jewish citizens of Limburg. The cemetery is surrounded by a wall and can be reached via a path that branches off from Beethovenstrasse. The cemetery is divided into two sections: The older section is on the east side of the cemetery and is the largest. The newer section is on the west side of the cemetery and is smaller. Publications Jewish cemeteries in Germany