New Jewish cemetery in Plzeň, Jewish burial ground in Plzeň, Czech Republic
The New Jewish Cemetery in Plzeň is a burial ground containing around 2,000 graves with tombstones in multiple scripts. The grounds include separate sections for children, refugees, and those who died in World War I.
The cemetery was established in 1898 after the old Jewish burial ground closed. Today it houses a memorial dedicated to those who died during Nazi persecution.
The cemetery is maintained by the Jewish community and reflects traditional Jewish burial practices through its tombstones. The inscriptions in Hebrew, German, and Czech reveal the multilingual character of the people who were buried here.
The cemetery is located opposite the Central Cemetery on Rokycanská Street, making it easy to find. The grounds are open for visits throughout the year and are regularly maintained.
In March 1939, an antisemitic group attempted to detonate a bomb at the cemetery, resulting in the deaths of two attackers. This dark episode remains part of the site's history.
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