Jewish cemetery in Germany, Potsdam spa
Rating: 8,2/10 (100 votes)  The Jewish cemetery is located in the southwestern district of Potsdam. Now this side has the name Pfingstberg, and earlier it was called Jewish, and even earlier — Eichberg. The total area of the cemetery – one hectare. The active resettlement of representatives of the Jewish nation to the city of Potsdam was provoked by the edict of the Great Elector, created in 1681. According to him, Jews who were expelled from the Margrave of Brandenburg in the 16th century could again live in the city. Gradually, the number of immigrants increased, a rather large Jewish community was formed in the city. It was to this community that in the fall of 1743 a special territory was allocated for the burial of its representatives, emphasizing, that for other purposes the use of this land is prohibited. Prior to that, the Jews were forced to bury their deceased relatives in Berlin. The area of the cemetery was then 200 square feet. In 1783, the territory of the cemetery was supplemented with an impressive wall, and in 1912 a special funeral hall and a house for the watchmen were built. They buried here until 1943, then there was a long break until 1992.     Before that, Jews had to bury their deceased relatives in Berlin. The area of the cemetery was then 200 square feet.In 1783, the territory of the cemetery was supplemented with an impressive wall, and in 1912 a special funeral hall and a house for the watchmen were built. They buried here until 1943, then there was a long break until 1992. We also recommend reading Semperoper in Germany, Dresden spa Topic: Jewish cemetery in Germany, Potsdam spa. |
