Materiály k dějinám Židů v českých zemích v Ústředním archivu pro dějiny židovského lidu v Jeruzalémě
Materials on the history of Jews in the Czech Lands in the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People in Jerusalem

Author(s): Markéta Pnina Younger (Rubešová)
Subject(s): Cultural history, Jewish studies, Museology & Heritage Studies, Preservation, Ethnohistory, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Central Archives; Jerusalem; Jewish heritage; pinkasim; memorbuchs; digitalization; cultural preservation;
Summary/Abstract: The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People in Jerusalem, established in the late 1930s, plays a crucial role in preserving Jewish heritage. Founded by historian Josef Meisl, the archive collects and maintains documents related to Jewish communities worldwide, from the Middle Ages to the present. The Czech collection, a significant part of the archive, includes materials from Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia, covering various aspects of Jewish life, such as community records, personal collections, and organizational documents. Notable items include pinkasim (record books) and memorbuchs (memorial books), which provide insights into the social, economic, and religious activities of Jewish communities. The archive's digitalization efforts have made many of these documents accessible online, enhancing research opportunities. The study emphasizes the importance of these archival materials in understanding the historical development of Jewish communities and preserving their cultural heritage for future generations.

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