Židé pod Vraními horami (dvě kapitoly z regionálních dějin 20. století)
Jews under the Vraní Mountains (Two Chapters from the Regional History of the 20th Century)

Author(s): Vlastimil Málek
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Regional Geography, Ethnohistory, Recent History (1900 till today), History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish population; Žacléř; Holocaust; forced labor camps; census data; Nazi occupation;
Summary/Abstract: The document details the Jewish population in the Žacléř region, highlighting their presence from the late 19th century through the interwar period and World War II. It notes the decline in the Jewish population due to emigration and the impact of the Holocaust. The text provides statistical data from various censuses, showing the small and decreasing number of Jews in the area. It also discusses the establishment of forced labor camps during World War II, where Jewish women were subjected to harsh conditions and forced labor. The document mentions specific families and individuals, their contributions to local industries, and the tragic fate of many during the Nazi occupation. Post-war, the Jewish community's remnants faced significant challenges in rebuilding their lives. The narrative concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of the Jewish community on the region's history and culture.

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