Obraz židovské komunity v poválečném Československu ve fondech 4. oddělení Národního archivu
Representation of the Jewish community in post-war Czechoslovakia in the collections of the 4th department of the National Archives

Author(s): Michaela Munková
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: post-war Czechoslovakia; Jewish communities; State Office for Religious Affairs; property restitution; antisemitic policies; National Archive;
Summary/Abstract: The archival sources for the history of Jews in post-war Czechoslovakia are crucial for understanding the relationship between the state and religious communities, especially after the February 1948 coup. The State Office for Religious Affairs, established in 1949, centralized church matters and controlled Jewish religious communities, including their finances and property. The National Archive holds extensive records from this office, detailing the administration and oversight of Jewish communities. Other significant sources include the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, which managed post-war property restitution and repatriation of Jewish refugees. The National Administration of Property Assets handled Jewish property confiscated during the war. These archives provide insights into the state's control over religious communities and the challenges faced by Jews in reclaiming their property and rights. The archives also contain documents on the persecution of Jews during the 1950s, including political trials and antisemitic policies. Researchers can access a wide range of materials, from legal documents to personal testimonies, offering a comprehensive view of Jewish life in post-war Czechoslovakia.

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