Jewish cemetery in Częstochowa

The cemetery extends across 8.5 hectares of land on the southeastern outskirts of the city, containing approximately 4,500 preserved tombstones and graves.

Established in 1808 under the administration of the Duchy of Warsaw, this cemetery replaced the previous burial practice of transporting deceased Jews to Janów.

The cemetery contains tombstones with inscriptions in Hebrew and Polish, featuring sandstone and limestone monuments in red, black, yellow, and gold colors.

The cemetery grounds remain accessible for visitors, with the ohel of Tzadik Pinkus Mendel Justman serving as a central point for organized memorial gatherings.

Mass graves within the cemetery hold remains of 127 Jewish professionals executed on March 20, 1943, and 500 workers killed on July 20, 1943.

Location: Częstochowa

Inception: 1780

Address: Złota 42-202

GPS coordinates: 50.79900,19.17000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:45