Židé na Trutnovsku v 18. století
Jews in the Trutnov Area in the 18th Century

Author(s): Pavel R. Zahradník
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Demography and human biology, 18th Century
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish community; Trutnov; 18th century; Familiant Law; Joseph II; economic activities;
Summary/Abstract: The document examines the history of the Jewish community in the Trutnov region during the 18th century, a period marked by significant changes in state policies towards Jews, including the Familiant Law and various reforms by Joseph II. It utilizes Jewish censuses from 1723-1724, 1783, 1793, and 1799, as well as archival materials from the State District Archive in Trutnov. The study highlights the earliest mentions of Jews in the region, dating back to the 16th century, and details the Jewish population's economic activities, such as trade and crafts. It also discusses the impact of regulatory measures like the numerus clausus and the expulsion of Jews in 1744. The document further explores the reforms of Joseph II, which aimed at modernizing the state and included significant changes in the economic, educational, and legal status of Jews. The narrative concludes with the Jewish community's contributions to the local economy and their gradual integration into broader society.

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