Sulzburg Jewish Cemetery

Sulzburg Jewish Cemetery (German: jüdischer Friedhof Sulzburg) is a Jewish burial place located in Sulzburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.[1] It is listed as a heritage site.

Sulzburg Jewish Cemetery

Jüdischer Friedhof Sulzburg
The entry door of the cemetery
Location within Baden-Württemberg
Details
Established	mid-16th century
Location	Sulzburg, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg
Country	Germany
Coordinates	47°50′08″N 7°43′23″E
Type	Jewish cemetery
No. of graves	462

Location

The Jewish cemetery is located on Badstraße[1] in Berholz Forest.[2] It spreads over 61.48 ares.[2]

History

The cemetery was probably built in the mid-16th century.[1][2] Jews from Sulzburg and neighbouring locations were buried there until a collective Jewish cemetery was opened in Lörrach in 1670. During several decades, no grave was added and the cemetery fell into ruin.

In 1717, the cemetery recovered its initial role.[1][2] The small room was built at this time. The cemetery has 462 graves, the oldest datable one being from 1737.[1][2] Evidence of desecration can be seen in the modern part of the cemetery.[1]

In 1970, a monument was erected to commemorate the victims of the persecution of Jews in the Third Reich.[2]

Graves in the cemetery.

References

1. "Jüdische Friedhöfe in Baden-Württemberg" (in German). Zentralarchiv zur Erforschung der Geschichte der Juden in Deutschland, Heidelberg University. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
2. "Sulzburg". Alemannia Judaica (in German). Retrieved March 21, 2018.