JEWS IN GRUDZIĄDZ - HISTORY AND HERITAGE

Discover the fascinating history of the Jewish Religious Community in Grudziądz, from the times of the partitions to the post-war years. This book is a nostalgic image of pre-war Grudziądz, which no longer exists, but whose legacy still resonates in the history of the city. Learn about the fate of people who co-created the local social and cultural landscape.

• In-depth analysis of the history of Jews in Grudziądz
• Nostalgic portrait of the pre-war life of the Jewish community
• Influence of the Jewish community on the development of Grudziądz
• Significant figures with Jewish roots associated with Grudziądz
• Synagogue, Mikveh, Cemetery – important places for Jewish culture in Grudziądz
• A story worth remembering and reflecting on

Anna Bieniaszewska's book "Jews in Grudziądz" is not only a chronicle of events, but above all an attempt to save from oblivion the heritage of a community that co-created the history of the city for centuries. The author piously reflects the atmosphere of pre-war Grudziądz, presenting the rich cultural and social life of the local Jewish community. Thanks to carefully collected facts and anecdotes, the reader can travel back in time and see the city through the eyes of its Jewish residents.

The publication includes stories about famous people associated with Grudziądz who had Jewish roots. We will learn about Joseph Herzfeld and Carl Victorius, the founders of the Iron Foundry and Enamel Factory, Samuel Halperin, a pioneer of the rubber industry in Poland, Lisamaria Meirowsky, a doctor of medicine murdered in Auschwitz, Dr. Erwin Levy, a world-renowned psychiatrist, and Zygmunt Lipinski, a respected graphic artist and painter. Their fates are a testament to the contribution of the Jewish community to the development of Grudziądz.

This book is also a reminder of the tragic events of World War II, which led to the extermination of the Jewish community in Grudziądz. The author respectfully pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, reminding us of the need to cherish the memory of those who have passed away. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the history of Grudziądz and its residents.

The presented work is a compendium of knowledge about the Jewish religious community in Grudziądz, which combines elements of a historical study, memories and reflections on the fate of a community that has forever entered the history of the city. This book is not only a source of information, but above all an invitation to dialogue and reflection on the past, which influences our present.