Poslední židé v soudním okrese Planá
The last Jews in the Planá judicial district

Author(s): Markéta Novotná
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Demography and human biology, History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish community; Planá; Holocaust; property confiscation; census records; resilience;
Summary/Abstract: The Jewish community in the judicial district of Planá experienced significant changes from the late 19th century to the 1930s. By 1930, only a fraction of the original Jewish population remained, with many having moved to larger cities or emigrated abroad. The community faced severe persecution during the Holocaust, with most members being deported to ghettos and concentration camps, where they perished. The confiscation of Jewish property and its subsequent redistribution post-war further impacted the community. Detailed records from the 1930 census provide insights into the lives of the remaining Jewish families, their occupations, and their contributions to local society. Despite the tragic losses, the historical documentation preserved in various archives offers a poignant glimpse into the resilience and legacy of the Jewish community in Planá. The study emphasizes the importance of these records in understanding the broader socio-economic and cultural history of the region.

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