Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Malka and Marcus Mandel

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

1. Malka and Marcus Mandel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier lebten Malka (1879 Polen - 1969 New York) und Marcus (1872 Polen - 1955 New York) Mandel mit ihren acht Kindern: Samuel, Myrna, Rose, Bertha, Jean, Hermann, Leo und Gustl.

Samuel starb bereits als Kind, Myrna und Rose wanderten vor dem Krieg in die USA und Bertha nach England aus. Jean überlebte in Polen und Russland und kehrte nach Fürth zurück, wo er langjähriger Vorsitzender der Jüdischen Gemeinde und Senator im Bayerischer Senat war. Hermann überlebte die Schoa in Marokko. Gustl wurde mit ihrem Bruder Leo, dessen Ehefrau Bertha und dem Sohn Jackie nach Polen deportiert und ermordet. Malka und Marcus wurden ebenfalls nach Polen, deportiert. Dank des Einsatzes ihrer Tochter Berthas konnten sie 1937 mach England ausreisen und lebten nach 1945 in den USA.

(English translation:)
Malka (1879 Poland - 1969 New York) and Marcus (1872 Poland - 1955 New York) Mandel lived here with their eight children: Samuel, Myrna, Rose, Bertha, Jean, Hermann, Leo and Gustl.

Samuel died as a child. Myrna and Rose emigrated to the USA before the war, and Bertha to England. Jean survived in Poland and Russia and returned

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to Fürth, where he served for many years as chairman of the Jewish community and as a senator in the Bavarian Senate. Hermann survived the Holocaust in Morocco. Gustl, along with her brother Leo, Leo's wife Bertha, and their son Jackie, was deported to Poland and murdered. Malka and Marcus were also deported to Poland. Thanks to the efforts of their daughter Bertha, they were able to emigrate to England in 1937 and lived in the USA after 1945.

Erected 2018.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1938.

Location. 49° 28.788′ N, 10° 59.227′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Gustavstraße, on the right when traveling east on Marktplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktplatz 10, Fürth BY 90762, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Malka and Marcus Mandel Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

2. Malka and Marcus Mandel Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here set in the pavement in front of the store.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ehemaliges Amtshaus / Former Administrative Building (a few steps from this marker); Marktplatz / Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Schlacht an der Alte Veste / Battle of the Alte Veste: Kirchenplatz (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliger Eingang zum israelitischen Schulhof / Former Entrance to the Jewish Community Center (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Michael (about 90 meters away); Ehemaliger Standort des Geleitshauses / Former Location of the Trade Escort Building (about 90 meters away); Gustav Adolf (about 90 meters away); Israelitischer Schulhof / The Jewish “Schulhof” (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.

Also see . . .
1. Zwei Platten erinnern an Jean Mandel (Nordbayern, May 16, 2018, in German). Excerpt (in translation):

With his extravagant fashion, Jean Mandel once brought a touch of glamour to Fürth. A Holocaust survivor, he returned to his hometown in 1945,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

3. Malka and Marcus Mandel Marker - wide view
where he also championed understanding between Jews and Christians. Now, he and his family have been honored with commemorative plaques.

His name remains present in Fürth (“Clover Leaf City”) to this day – at least train passengers will likely notice the inscription "Adema – Jean Mandel Fürth" on the roof of a building near the main train station. Now, two more locations in the city commemorate the former Jewish textile manufacturer and his family. In the late 1950s, he introduced the petticoat to Fürth and exported colorful fashion worldwide.

(Submitted on February 5, 2026.)

2. Marcus Mandel (FürthWiki, in German). Excerpt (in translation):

The family came from what is now Polish territory and was deported from Fürth to Poland on October 28, 1938, during the so-called Polenaktion (“Polish Action”). Thanks to the efforts of their daughter Bertha, the parents were able to emigrate to England and lived in the United States until their deaths.

Marcus Mandel was also a board member of the Bikur Cholim Association, an organization founded by Galician Jews in Fürth for the purpose of providing support for the sick.

(Submitted on February 5, 2026.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.