Stopy židovských obcí na území bývalých soudních okresů Bezdružice, Tachov, Planá a Stříbro
Traces of Jewish Communities in the Former Judicial Districts of Bezdružice, Tachov, Planá and Stříbro

Author(s): Václav Chvátal
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Museology & Heritage Studies, Preservation, Ethnohistory
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish communities; Český les; cemeteries; preservation; heritage; documentation;
Summary/Abstract: This study investigates the traces of Jewish communities in the former judicial districts of Bezdružice, Tachov, Planá, and Stříbro. It highlights the unique demographic characteristics of the Český les region, where Jewish communities existed in small, closely situated villages and towns. The research, initiated by the Museum of the Český les in 2002, focuses on the preservation and documentation of Jewish cemeteries, many of which were in a state of disrepair due to neglect and vandalism. By 2006, seven cemeteries had been restored, with detailed plans and photographic documentation created for each. The document also discusses the challenges of preserving Jewish heritage in the region, including the lack of archival materials and the need for extensive fieldwork. The study emphasizes the importance of these cemeteries as the only remaining written records of the Jewish presence in the area. Additionally, it provides an overview of the current state of Jewish monuments in various localities, including Bernartice, Bezdružice, Cebiv, Chodová Planá, Dlouhý Újezd, Dolní Jamné, Kořen, Krsy, Lestkov, Nové Sedliště, Pořejov, Prostiboř, Skupeč, Stráž u Tachova, Stříbro, Svojšín, Tachov, and Telice.

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