Jewish Brno / Brno židovské

Description

The book presents to the reader the centuries-long history of Jewish settlement in Brno and a summary of monuments preserved. It is an interesting text abundantly illustrated with both black and white and coloured photographs, maps, plans and drawings. Cover Map of Brno showing Jewish institutions Obsah Historical survey of Jewish settlements in Brno The Jewish community in the Middle Ages From exile to emancipation The new Jewish community The Jewish population Development of the size of the Jewish population Important personalities of Jewish origin from Brno Relics of the Middle Ages Synagogues and prayer rooms The Great Synagogue The Polish School The New Synagogue The Agudas Ahim Synagogue Buildings of Jewish institutions Originally Jewish factories in the Brno area Jewish architects and designers in the architecture of Brno between the wars Memorial plaques The Jewish cemetery Jewish settlements and heritage monuments in Brno’s immediate surroundings Notes Glossary of terms used Literature and sources