Jewish Cemetery, Potsdam

The Jewish Cemetery in Potsdam is a burial ground containing numerous gravestones and monuments spanning different periods of the city's history. The site displays this heritage through carefully maintained stones and monuments that reflect changing architectural styles over the decades.

Founded on October 28, 1743, the cemetery ranks among Brandenburg's oldest Jewish burial grounds. Since its establishment, it has continuously served the Jewish community of Potsdam and recorded their ongoing presence in the city.

The gravestones bear Hebrew inscriptions and traditional Jewish symbols that reflect the faith and identity of Potsdam's Jewish population across centuries. Walking through the cemetery, you can see how the styles of inscriptions and stone shapes changed over time, showing shifts in religious practice.

The cemetery operates with restricted visiting hours that vary by season, opening for longer periods during warmer months and reducing access in winter. Visitors should check opening times in advance since they change seasonally, and should respect quiet conditions during any ongoing services or ceremonies.

The cemetery is managed by the Jewish Communities Association of Brandenburg, functioning simultaneously as an active burial site and a protected cultural monument. This dual role makes it a living memorial that preserves heritage while continuing to serve the community.