Z dějin židovské komunity v Teplicích
From the history of the Jewish community in Teplice

Author(s): Kvìtoslava Kocourková
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Fascism, Nazism and WW II, History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish community; Teplice; persecution; Enlightenment; antisemitism; Holocaust;
Summary/Abstract: The document delves into the history of the Jewish community in Teplice, which was once the third largest in Bohemia after Prague and Pilsen. It traces the community's origins back to the 15th century, highlighting periods of growth and persecution. The Jewish community in Teplice faced various challenges, including high taxes and restrictive regulations imposed by local authorities. Despite these hardships, the community thrived, engaging in various trades and establishing important institutions such as synagogues, schools, and hospitals. The document also discusses the impact of the Thirty Years' War, the influence of the Clary-Aldringen family, and the effects of the Enlightenment and Josephine reforms on the community. The Jewish population in Teplice continued to grow and integrate into the broader society, contributing significantly to the local economy and culture. However, the rise of antisemitism and the events leading up to World War II had devastating effects on the community, culminating in the destruction of the synagogue and the persecution of Jewish residents during the Holocaust. The post-war period saw efforts to rebuild the community, but many survivors emigrated, leaving behind a rich but fragmented legacy.

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