Koblenz Neuwied Vol. 9

The Jewish Cemetery in Koblenz

The Jewish Cemetery in Koblenz is a Jewish burial site since the mid-19th century. It is located in the Rauental district and covers an area of about 1.5 hectares.

The cemetery was established in 1856, when the Jewish community in Koblenz needed a new cemetery to replace the overcrowded cemetery in the Old Town. The cemetery is divided into two sections: the older section, which dates from the mid-19th century; and the newer section, which dates from the early 20th century.

The cemetery is home to about 700 gravestones, which are designed in a variety of styles and materials. Many of the gravestones are decorated with elaborate carvings, including Stars of David, menorahs, and other Jewish symbols.

The cemetery is a place of remembrance and reflection for the Jewish community in Koblenz. It is also a popular tourist destination, as it offers a glimpse into the history and culture of the Jewish community in Koblenz.

Additional details

• The cemetery is home to a variety of Jewish symbols, including the Star of David, the menorah, and the shofar.
• The cemetery is also the site of a number of historical events, including the deportation of Jews from Koblenz during the Holocaust.
• The cemetery was vandalized by the Nazis during the Holocaust, but it was restored after the war.

Visiting the cemetery

The Jewish Cemetery in Koblenz is open to the public for visits. There is a small museum on the site that provides information about the history of the cemetery.

Here are some specific details about the cemetery:

• The oldest gravestone dates from 1856.
• The cemetery is divided into two sections by a tree-lined path.
• The older section is home to more elaborately decorated gravestones.
• The newer section is home to more simple gravestones.
• The cemetery is surrounded by a wall.

The cemetery is a valuable resource for the Jewish community in Koblenz and for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Jewish people.

 Jewish cemeteries Koblenz and Neuwied

The Jewish cemetery Neuwied / Niederbieber

The Jewish Cemetery in Niederbieber is a Jewish cemetery in Niederbieber, a district of Neuwied in northern Rhineland-Palatinate. The cemetery is located on Kurt-Schumacher-Straße and has been a listed building since 1985. The cemetery was founded in the 17th century and is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Rhineland-Palatinate. Today 661 gravestones remain. There are no gravestones left on 294 graves. The gravestones are made in different styles and materials. Most gravestones are made of red sandstone and have simple inscriptions. However, some tombstones are also decorated with elaborate carvings or inscriptions in Hebrew. The cemetery is an important testimony to Jewish history and culture in Neuwied. It is a place of remembrance and mourning, but also a place of hope and new beginnings. Jewish cemetery in Niederbieber, NeuwiedOpens in a new window de.wikipedia.org Jewish cemetery in Niederbieber, Neuwied Here are some more details about the cemetery: The cemetery is divided into two sections: the older section, which dates from the 17th century, and the newer section, which dates from the 19th century. The cemetery is a protected cultural monument. The cemetery is a popular tourist destination. The Jewish Cemetery in Niederbieber is an important place for the Jewish community in Neuwied and for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Jewish people.

Der Jüdische Friedhof in Niederbieber ist ein jüdischer Friedhof in Niederbieber, einem Stadtteil von Neuwied im nördlichen Rheinland-Pfalz. Der Friedhof befindet sich in der Kurt-Schumacher-Straße und steht seit 1985 unter Denkmalschutz.

Der Friedhof wurde im 17. Jahrhundert gegründet und ist einer der größten jüdischen Friedhöfe in Rheinland-Pfalz. Heute sind noch 661 Grabsteine erhalten. Auf 294 Gräbern ist kein Grabstein mehr vorhanden.

Die Grabsteine sind in unterschiedlichen Stilen und Materialien ausgeführt. Die meisten Grabsteine sind aus rotem Sandstein gefertigt und mit einfachen Inschriften versehen. Einige Grabsteine sind jedoch auch mit kunstvoller Schnitzereien oder Inschriften in hebräischer Sprache verziert.

Der Friedhof ist ein wichtiges Zeugnis der jüdischen Geschichte und Kultur in Neuwied. Er ist ein Ort des Gedenkens und der Trauer, aber auch ein Ort der Hoffnung und des Neubeginns.

Hier sind einige weitere Details zum Friedhof:

• Der Friedhof ist in zwei Abschnitte unterteilt: den älteren Abschnitt, der aus dem 17. Jahrhundert stammt, und den neueren Abschnitt, der aus dem 19. Jahrhundert stammt.
• Der Friedhof ist ein geschütztes Kulturdenkmal.
• Der Friedhof ist ein beliebtes Touristenziel.

Der Jüdische Friedhof in Niederbieber ist ein wichtiger Ort für die jüdische Gemeinde in Neuwied und für jeden, der sich für die Geschichte und Kultur des jüdischen Volkes interessiert.

Jewish Cemeteries Koblenz and Neuwied

Jüdischer Friedhof und Synagoge