HISTORY

Chronology of the history of the Jews in Salzburg

820

First major Jewish settlement under Louis the Pious

1349

An accusation of the plague leads to the persecution of around 1.200 Jews

1352

First return of Jews to Salzburg

1365

Increased settlement of Jews

1370

First documented synagogue

1420

Kosher meat sales restricted

1437

The synagogue is turned into a brewery

1448

A mikvah in Hallein is mentioned

1498

The accusation of stealing a monstrance leads to “banishment forever and ever”; destruction of the synagogues in Salzburg and Hallein

1781

Acceptance of the tolerance patent of Joseph II by the Salzburg Archbishop Hyronymus Graf von Colloredo (1772-1791)

1792

Free movement for Jews in Salzburg

1849

Despite a short time equality as a result of the revolution of 1848, Salzburg remains “Jew-free”

1867

Albert Pollak is the first Jew to receive a permanent settlement permit in Salzburg

1868

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

1869

42 Jews in Salzburg

1876

Assignment to the Salzburg Jews to the Linz Jewish community

1881

115 Jews in Salzburg

First application for the establishment of an independent religious community

1884

Salzburg achieves a separate administration of vital-records

The Salzburg Jews are given a free field in the municipal cemetery for burying

1890

141 Jews in Salzburg

1892

The Jewish Community of Linz appoints a religious committee with extensive autonomy for Salzburg

1893

Constitution of the Chevra Kadisha

Establishment of the cemetery in Aigen

1897-1898

Moses Bach first rabbi of modern times

1901

Construction of the synagogue in Lasserstrasse by Prof. Gottlieb Winker

1903

Rudolf Bach appointed as rabbi

1907

Dr. Adolf Altmann Rabbi in Salzburg

1911

201 Jews in Salzburg

Constitution of an independent religious community in Salzburg

1914

Rabbi Dr. Altmann leaves Salzburg

1914–1918

Rabbi Viktor Kurrein Rabbi in Salzburg

1919/20

Rabbi Dr. Altmann functions as rabbi for a short time

1930-1938

Rabbi Dr. Samuel David Margules Rabbi in Salzburg

1938

Destruction of the synagogue in Lasserstrasse and profanation of the cemetery, both of which are “aryanized” in 1939.

1945

Constitution of a Jewish committee and establishment of a provisional prayer room at Hans Prodinger Straße 19

1953

Reestablishment of the Jewish community of Salzburg as a corporate body governed by public law

1959

Construction of the ritual bath (Mikwah) in Lasserstrasse

1968

Reopening of the synagogue in Lasserstrasse

1983

Marko Feingold becomes President of the Jewish Community

2001

100th anniversary of the Salzburg synagogue; Federal President Dr. Thomas Klestil takes part in the celebrations

2019

Hanna Feingold becomes President, death of Hofrat Marko Feingold

2020/2021

Construction of the gatehouse at the Jewish cemetery in Aigen

2023

The Vice President of the Israelite Religious Society Austria, Elie Rosen takes over as President of the community