Der alte jüdische Friedhof in Leipzig

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Leipzig
Guided Visits, Public guided…

The tour of the Old Jewish Cemetery, which was opened in 1864, commemorates well-known Leipzig families such as Ariowitsch, Kroch, and Goldschmidt, who significantly shaped Leipzig's economy and culture. Jewish history is also conveyed. Until 1933, Leipzig had one of the largest Jewish communities in Germany. The tour of the Old Jewish Cemetery, which was opened in 1864, commemorates well-known Leipzig families such as Ariowitsch, Kroch, and Goldschmidt, who significantly shaped Leipzig's economy and culture. Jewish history is also conveyed. From here, we cross the cemetery and thus also traverse the history of the Jewish community of Leipzig. You will be amazed at how much city history there is to discover here! During the tour, we will introduce you to the symbols on the gravestones and give you an insight into the rituals and processes of a Jewish burial.