Metropolitan Jewish cemeteries of the 19th and 20th centuries in Central and Eastern Europe

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This comprehensive work examines metropolitan Jewish cemeteries in Central and Eastern Europe, offering a comparative analysis across the region, from the Baltic to the Balkans and Russia to Germany. It explores various disciplines, including art history, architecture, landscaping, Jewish studies, and modern Jewish history. A key focus is the cultural background of Jewish funerary art, highlighting the Christian-Jewish dialogue, inter-Jewish influences across Europe, and the impact of the Reform Movement that originated in Germany. Additionally, it addresses the Ashkenazi-Sephardi dialogue in certain areas. This study is the first to cover all aspects related to Jewish burial places from the 19th and 20th centuries, including urban context, cemetery morphology, gravestone typology, stylistic analysis, and the significance of symbols and inscriptions. It examines both well-preserved and deteriorated cemeteries, emphasizing their artistic, historical, and memorial value. The book caters to a diverse audience, including municipal decision-makers, urban planners, architects, restorers, cemetery managers, art historians, Jewish studies scholars, and anyone interested in Jewish heritage and funerary culture during this period.