Židé a Mostecko v průběhu staletí
Jews and the Most region over the centuries

Author(s): Jana Sýkorová
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Regional Geography, Preservation, Ethnohistory, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish community; Most region; cultural identity; persecution; World War II; heritage preservation;
Summary/Abstract: The document provides an overview of the history of the Jewish community in the Most region, highlighting the challenges and transformations they faced over the centuries. It discusses the community's initial settlement, their economic activities, and the impact of various political and social changes on their lives. The text emphasizes the community's resilience in maintaining their cultural and religious identity despite external pressures and periods of persecution. It also covers the establishment of Jewish self-government, the role of prominent Jewish families, and the development of religious and communal institutions. The document further explores the effects of World War II and the Holocaust on the Jewish population in Most, including the destruction of the synagogue and the persecution of Jewish residents. Post-war efforts to rebuild the community and the eventual decline in the Jewish population are also addressed. The study concludes with a reflection on the historical significance of the Jewish community in Most and the preservation of their heritage.

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