Marktbreit in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Ehemalige Synagoge / Former Synagogue

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

1. Ehemalige Synagoge / Former Synagogue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erbaut 1717, finanziert durch Samson Wertheimer, Wien. Umfassend erneuert 1885. Zerstörung der Inneneinrichtung am 10. November 1938. Einzig erhalten: Eingangsportal, Fassadenschmuck, Gedenkstein für die jüdischen Gefallenen des 1. Weltkrieges.

(English translation:)

Built in 1717, financed by Samson Wertheimer, Vienna. Extensively renovated in 1885. Destruction of the interior on November 10, 1938. Still remaining: entrance portal, facade decoration, and the WW I memorial tablet for the Jewish soldiers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1938.

Location. 49° 40.018′ N, 10° 8.703′ E. Marker is in Marktbreit, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. Marker is on Schustergasse, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schustergasse 10, Marktbreit BY 97340, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marktbreit Holocaust Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ehemalige Synagoge und jüd. Schule / Former Synagogue and Jewish School (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Bürgerhaus 18. Jahrhundert / 18th Century Patrician House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Evangelisches Schulhaus / Protestant School (about 90 meters away); Hotel “Löwen” / “Lion” Hotel (about 120 meters away); Malerwinkelhaus / “Painter’s Angle” House (about 120 meters away); Bürgerhaus 19. Jahrhundert / 19th C. Patrician House (about 150 meters away); Gasthaus “Zum Goldenes Schiff” / Golden Ship Inn (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marktbreit.

Also see . . . Synagoge (Marktbreit) (Wikipedia, in German).

Excerpt - Kristallnacht: During the November pogrom, the synagogue was set on fire by SS men from Kitzingen. However, in order to avoid endangering the surrounding houses, the mayor, police commander and fire department prevented the arson. The SS men demolished the interior and destroyed some of the ritual objects. Furthermore, some Jews were forced to transport prayer books etc. on a wagon and bring them to an empty shop. Books and money belonging to the school were delivered to the town hall; However,
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

2. Ehemalige Synagoge / Former Synagogue Marker - view from the street
the Jewish elementary school and the teacher's apartment were not destroyed. The Jewish school was sealed by the SS.

After the synagogue was desecrated, the Jews of Marktbreit were rounded up and insulted in the market square.

(Submitted on October 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 31 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.