Each file includes a sketch and dimensions of the gravestone (often including the horizontal base), surname and given name of the deceased, date of death and often date of birth, surname and given names of person who ordered the matzevah (and relationship to the deceased), date of the funeral, location of cemetery (town), name of funeral office.

Scans of three typical sheets (Click to view full size)

There are 623 sets of individually wrapped records in this collection. Prior to indexing, the special covering was removed, the given name and surname of the deceased ascertained and then written on the cover for future reference. The files were sorted alphabetically and a Jewish Historical Institute signature assigned.

The fundraising target for this initiative is $360. Contributors of $36 will be eligible to receive an Excel file with all entries.

The indices for this project will be released to the JRI-Poland database after the fundraising target has been met. However, contributors of the minimum (referred to above) will receive the Excel file with the full extracts.

When indices are available on-line, copies of these records may be ordered from the Jewish Historical Institute. Refer to order form.

View a list of all surnames appearing in these records.

Contributions should be made to Jewish Records Indexing – Poland.
Please specify "For the Wroclaw Matzevah indexing project at the JHI" on your check or other correspondence.
Click on the following logo for instructions on how to make a contribution.

For further information, please contact Wroclaw Cemetery Gravestones Project Town Leader, Stephen Falk.

Return to JHI project page.