Jüdischer Friedhof, Jewish cemetery in Landstuhl, Germany.
The Jewish cemetery in Landstuhl is a burial ground where headstones are arranged according to Jewish customs. The site sits in the Kaiserslautern district of Rhineland-Palatinate and preserves the memory of people buried from around 1900 through the 1940s.
The burial ground was founded around 1900 and served a small Jewish community in the region. The cemetery's active period ended in the 1940s when most residents of the area were deported or met other fates.
The headstones carry names and dates that tell the story of Jewish families who lived in this area for generations. Walking through the rows helps visitors connect with a chapter of the local community's past.
The cemetery is accessible to visitors, with informational signs on site available in German and English. Respectful behavior is expected, and visitors should move quietly through the grounds.
Families were typically buried side by side on this cemetery, reflecting the tight bonds of the community. This arrangement shows how relatives and neighbors rested together and tells the story of shared life in one place.
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