Jałówka, Gmina Michałowo

Jałówka is a village in Podlaskie Voivodeship near the Belarus border, surrounded by farmland and connected through local roads to other settlements. The village falls within the administrative district of Gmina Michałowo and maintains basic road infrastructure to the wider region.

Jewish settlement began here around 1690 and grew substantially over the following centuries. By the early 1900s, the Jewish community had become a significant part of the village population.

The village reflects a long tradition of religious coexistence, with Orthodox and Catholic communities maintaining separate places of worship within the same settlement. Visitors can observe how different faiths have shaped the local landscape through their buildings and traditions.

The village is accessible by road and located roughly 40 kilometers southeast of Białystok, the main city in the region. Visiting is easiest with a personal vehicle, as public transportation options are limited.

Hebrew gravestones from the 19th and 20th centuries still stand in the old Jewish burial ground, marking the presence of the community that once lived here. These stones offer a tangible connection to the village's often-overlooked past.

Location: Gmina Michałowo

GPS coordinates: 53.00528,23.90528

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26