HISTORY
Chronology of the history of the Jews in Salzburg
First major Jewish settlement under Louis the Pious
An accusation of the plague leads to the persecution of around 1.200 Jews
First return of Jews to Salzburg
Increased settlement of Jews
First documented synagogue
Kosher meat sales restricted
The synagogue is turned into a brewery
A mikvah in Hallein is mentioned
The accusation of stealing a monstrance leads to “banishment forever and ever”; destruction of the synagogues in Salzburg and Hallein
Acceptance of the tolerance patent of Joseph II by the Salzburg Archbishop Hyronymus Graf von Colloredo (1772-1791)
Free movement for Jews in Salzburg
Despite a short time equality as a result of the revolution of 1848, Salzburg remains “Jew-free”
Albert Pollak is the first Jew to receive a permanent settlement permit in Salzburg
Decree of the basic state law on the general rights of citizens of December 21, the final equality of non-Catholic denominations with the Catholic Church
42 Jews in Salzburg
Assignment to the Salzburg Jews to the Linz Jewish community
115 Jews in Salzburg
First application for the establishment of an independent religious community
Salzburg achieves a separate administration of vital-records
The Salzburg Jews are given a free field in the municipal cemetery for burying
141 Jews in Salzburg
The Jewish Community of Linz appoints a religious committee with extensive autonomy for Salzburg
Constitution of the Chevra Kadisha
Establishment of the cemetery in Aigen
Moses Bach first rabbi of modern times
Construction of the synagogue in Lasserstrasse by Prof. Gottlieb Winker
Rudolf Bach appointed as rabbi
Dr. Adolf Altmann Rabbi in Salzburg
201 Jews in Salzburg
Constitution of an independent religious community in Salzburg
Rabbi Dr. Altmann leaves Salzburg
Rabbi Viktor Kurrein Rabbi in Salzburg
Rabbi Dr. Altmann functions as rabbi for a short time
Rabbi Dr. Samuel David Margules Rabbi in Salzburg
Destruction of the synagogue in Lasserstrasse and profanation of the cemetery, both of which are “aryanized” in 1939.
Constitution of a Jewish committee and establishment of a provisional prayer room at Hans Prodinger Straße 19
Reestablishment of the Jewish community of Salzburg as a corporate body governed by public law
Construction of the ritual bath (Mikwah) in Lasserstrasse
Reopening of the synagogue in Lasserstrasse
Marko Feingold becomes President of the Jewish Community
100th anniversary of the Salzburg synagogue; Federal President Dr. Thomas Klestil takes part in the celebrations
Hanna Feingold becomes President, death of Hofrat Marko Feingold
Construction of the gatehouse at the Jewish cemetery in Aigen
The Vice President of the Israelite Religious Society Austria, Elie Rosen takes over as President of the community