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Olaszliszka Jewish Cemetery

The Olaszliszka Jewish Cemetery, located in the village of Olaszliszka, is a key site among Hungary's historical and cultural landmarks. This cemetery is an essential part of the local Jewish community’s history, which played a significant role in the village’s history from the 19th century to the mid-20th century.

Historical Background

Olaszliszka once hosted a flourishing Jewish community, which enjoyed a vibrant religious and cultural life during and after the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The local Jewish community largely depended on trade, craftsmanship, and agriculture for their livelihood. The community had its own synagogue and religious and educational institutions within the village.

The Cemetery

Jewish cemeteries were typically among the most important sites for the community’s religious and spiritual life. The Olaszliszka Jewish Cemetery contains several old gravestones, some of which date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The gravestones bear Hebrew and Yiddish inscriptions, preserving details of the names, ages, and family relations of the community members.

The Condition and Preservation of the Cemetery

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The cemetery became abandoned over time, especially after World War II, when the local Jewish community was nearly decimated in the Holocaust. The cemetery’s condition worsened greatly due to abandonment and time. In the past years, restoration of the cemetery has begun, with support from local and international Jewish organizations.

The cemetery serves as both a memorial and an important part of Jewish heritage, hosting historical remembrances and religious pilgrimages.

The Olaszliszka Jewish Cemetery is a key memorial to the local Jewish community and to the history of Hungarian Jewry.

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