Jewish Cemetery in Strzelin

The Jewish cemetery in Strzelin was established on 15 May 1815, next to an already existing Catholic necropolis. It was owned by the congregation of the Jewish community.

History of the site

The cemetery served the local Jewish community for more than a hundred years. In the 1940s, during the war, deceased forced labourers brought in from abroad were also buried there. On 9 May 1944 the cemetery grounds were sold to the mayor of Strzelin, which marked the end of its existence as a burial site for the Jewish community.

Current condition

No matzevot have survived to this day. The site no longer functions as a cemetery and is not set up for visiting - it is a memorial to a liquidated necropolis, not a stop on a tourist route.

The area

The former synagogue has also survived in Strzelin, a testament to the presence of the Jewish community in the town.

Practical information

• Locality: Strzelin, Strzelin County
• The exact address and access arrangements for the site are not confirmed in available sources
• A memorial site - please maintain appropriate solemnity during any visit