Využití pramenů k dějinám chrudimských židů. Nástin demografického vývoje
Using sources for the history of the Chrudim Jews. Outline of demographic development

Author(s): Alžběta Langová, Renáta Růžičková
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Social history, Modern Age, Demography and human biology, 13th to 14th Centuries, 15th Century
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish community; Chrudim; Holocaust; trade; settlement; historical research;
Summary/Abstract: The document provides a brief overview of the history of the Jewish community in Chrudim, emphasizing the sources used for research and the potential for further study. It traces the presence of Jews in Chrudim back to 1254, when King Přemysl Otakar II granted them the right to settle in royal towns. The earliest written record of Jews in Chrudim dates to 1511, and the community faced various challenges, including restrictions on trade and settlement. Despite these obstacles, Jews in Chrudim engaged in financial transactions and trade with local residents. The document also highlights the impact of the Holocaust on the Jewish community, with many members being deported to concentration camps. Post-war efforts to document and preserve the history of the Jewish community in Chrudim are also discussed, including the reconstruction of the Jewish cemetery and the identification of individuals buried there. The study underscores the importance of understanding the historical context and the contributions of the Jewish community to the town's development.

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