Description
This volume is a brief history of the Jewish community of Volodymyr-Volynsky, exploring Jewish settlement, the kahal, and the communitys role in the Va??d Arba Aratsot. It profiles historical figures like Shelomoh of Karlin and Khane-Rokhl Werbermacher. The book covers the city?? synagogues, Jewish cemetery, and the communitys twentieth-century history, particularly during the Holocaust. Drawing on survivor testimonies, it pays tribute to the Righteous among the Nations and describes efforts to preserve the memory of its Jewish community, including the Piatydni memorial. It also lists prominent Jews born in Volodymyr-Volynsky and natives living abroad.
Key Features:
- History of the Jewish community of Volodymyr-Volynsky
- Profiles of important historical figures
- Focus on the Holocaust and preservation efforts
- Suitable for historians and general readers interested in Jewish history and the Holocaust in Ukraine