Poslední židé v Plané u Mariánských Lázní
The last Jews in Planá u Mariánských Lázní

Author(s): Markéta Novotná
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Recent History (1900 till today), Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish settlement; Planá; Holocaust; Munich Agreement; archival records; property reclamation;
Summary/Abstract: The document explores the history of the Jewish settlement in Planá near Mariánské Lázně, highlighting its rich yet somewhat forgotten past. The Jewish religious community, which peaked at 109 members in 1910, gradually declined due to worsening conditions after Hitler's rise to power. Following the Munich Agreement, most Jews left the town, with only a few remaining by October 1938. Archival records from the Planá town archive list the names of the last Jewish residents and businesses, many of which were abandoned or confiscated. The document also details the tragic fate of these individuals during the Holocaust, with most perishing in concentration camps. Post-war, the few surviving family members faced significant challenges in reclaiming their property. The narrative concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of the Jewish community on Planá's history and the importance of preserving their memory.

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