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Jewish Cemetery Heidelberg

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Jewish Cemetery Heidelberg

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    March 27, 2022

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    The history of the Jewish community in Heidelberg is marked by persecution and expulsion. It began in the 13th century when Jews first settled in the city. A synagogue was …
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    March 9, 2025

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    Beautiful cemetery with a depressing history. Access via the upper part of the mountain cemetery.
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    November 2, 2024

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    In the Jewish faith, cemeteries are real "resting places for eternity" - quite different from what is usual in Germany (and many other countries), for example, where graves are only "bought" for a limited period of time, say 20 years, and then fall into disrepair.

    Incidentally, men are asked to wear a head covering when entering a Jewish cemetery - provided it is open to the public - as a sign of respect for our "older brothers in the faith" (quote from Pope John Paul II).
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