Židovské náboženské obce Chodová Planá a Tachov na počátku 20. století
Jewish religious communities of Chodová Planá and Tachov at the beginning of the 20th century

Author(s): Jan Edl
Subject(s): Jewish studies, History of Law, Ethnohistory, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish communities; Chodová Planá; Tachov; financial challenges; legal reforms; resilience;
Summary/Abstract: At the turn of the 20th century, the Jewish religious communities in Chodová Planá and Tachov navigated significant organizational and financial challenges. Following the equalization of Jews in 1848 and the subsequent legal reforms, these communities sought to establish stable financial foundations. The issuance of model statutes in the late 19th century provided a framework for their operations, including the collection of religious contributions. Despite bureaucratic hurdles, both communities managed to adapt, with Tachov experiencing a notable increase in income and expenses due to higher salaries for religious officials. The financial records reveal the reliance on member contributions and the varied economic statuses within the communities. Detailed inventories of movable and immovable property highlight the communities' assets, including synagogues and cemeteries. The study underscores the resilience and adaptability of these rural Jewish communities in the face of legal and financial uncertainties, providing a comprehensive view of their internal dynamics and contributions to local Jewish heritage.

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