Eimelrod Jewish cemetery

Eimelrod, a picturesque village in Upland, is not only known for its idyllic landscape, but also for its Jewish history.
From the 18th century onwards, Eimelrod was home to a small but lively Jewish community. It consisted of several families who settled here over time. Gradually, most of the Jewish inhabitants emigrated, with 34 of them living in the village in 1830 and only 14 by 1933.
In addition to the synagogue, which had room for 40 people and unfortunately fell victim to the pogroms of 1938, there was a religious school, a ritual bath and the well-preserved Jewish cemetery. The members of the community were deeply integrated into village life and made a significant contribution to cultural diversity.

The Jewish cemetery - a silent witness
Today, the Jewish cemetery in Eimelrod is a place of remembrance and reflection. It commemorates the Jewish community, which was persecuted and largely wiped out during the Nazi era. The maintenance and preservation of the cemetery are important tasks undertaken by the village community and the municipality in order to preserve the memory of their Jewish fellow citizens. Visitors to the cemetery can not only view the historic gravestones, but also enjoy the peace and quiet of this special place. The cemetery is a symbol of the diversity and richness of Eimelrod's history and a memorial against forgetting. Overall, Jewish life and the Jewish cemetery in Eimelrod are an important part of the region's history, showing how closely people's fates are interwoven and how important it is to preserve the memory of past generations.

Remembering and preserving
Today, Eimelrod commemorates the once flourishing Jewish life in an annual memorial event around the anniversary of the November pogrom. A visit to the Jewish cemetery in Eimelrod is a special experience. Here you can pause for thought, reflect on history and consider the importance of remembrance and tolerance.