Po stopách židovského osídlení města Planá
Following the Traces of Jewish Settlement in the Town of Planá

Author(s): Markéta Novotná
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Modern Age, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish settlement; Planá; archival materials; synagogues; expulsion; cultural impact;
Summary/Abstract: The document explores the history of Jewish settlement in the town of Planá, located near Mariánské Lázně, from the late 16th century. It highlights the challenges in documenting this history due to the scarcity of sources and the loss of many original documents. The study relies on various archival materials, including manuscripts by local historians and records from the State Regional Archive in Tachov. It details the presence of Jewish residents, their contributions to the local economy, and the establishment of Jewish institutions such as synagogues and cemeteries. The narrative also covers the expulsion of Jews in the late 17th century and their subsequent return in the 18th century. The document concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of the Jewish community on the town's cultural and historical landscape.

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