The Census from 1839 registered 150 Jewish families. The 1899 Census registered 630 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 1884 Jewish inhabitants. The Jewish Community was founded in 1837 by an agreement with the owner Teodor Balus. On 1 July 1940, many Jews were massacred. Between June and July 1944, many Jewish families were deported in Oltenia. This Jewish cemetery was established in the 18th century. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in 19th century. The unlandmarked Conservative cemetery is 2 km. from the congregation that used it. Suharau (Botosani judet) also used the cemetery.
The isolated urban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission. A continuous masonry wall and a gate that locks surround the cemetery. The pre- and post-WWII size is 50 m X 60 m. 100 to 500 tombstones are visible with none in original location. More than 75% are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth is a seasonal problem, preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.
Tombstones date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The limestone, sandstone, and other material are rough stones or boulders, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration. Some have portraits on the stones. Inscriptions are in Hebrew. The national Jewish community owns the cemetery property used for agricultural purposes. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Rarely, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance, but gets regular care by the unpaid caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Security and vegetation are slight threats.
Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 24, 2000 using the following documentation:
The Census from 1839 registered 150 Jewish families. The 1899 Census registered 630 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 1884 Jewish inhabitants. The Jewish Community was founded in 1837 by an agreement with the owner Teodor Balus. On 1 July 1940, many Jews were massacred. Between June and July 1944, many Jewish families were deported in Oltenia. This unlandmarked Conservative Jewish cemetery was established in the 19th century. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in 1967. Suharau (Botosani judet) also used the cemetery, 6 km. from the congregation that used it.
The isolated flat rural (agricultural) land has no sign or marker. Reached by crossing private property, access is open with permission. A broken fence and a gate that locks surround the cemetery. The pre- and post-WWII size is 150 m. X 75 m. 100 to 500 tombstones are visible with 1 to 20 not in original location. 50% - 75% of the tombstones are broken or toppled. Vegetation overgrowth is a seasonal problem, preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.
The marble, limestone, and sandstone tombstones date from the 19th to 20th centuries. The rough stones or boulders, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration have Hebrew and Romanian inscription. Some have portraits on the stones.
The national Jewish community owns the property used for agricultural purposes. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area.
Occasionally, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance but the unpaid caretaker gives regular care. No structures. Security is a moderate threat. Weather erosion, vegetation, and vandalism are slight threats.
Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 25, 2000 using the following documentation:
The 1850 Jewish population by census was 4 and in 1930 was 2. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Targu Mures; and on May 27, 30 and June 8, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.
The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or
marker. Reached by a public road,
access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds
the site. Approximate pre-WWII size and post-WWII size is 250 m.
1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50%
of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed
from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the
cemetery is a constant problem preventing access. Water drainage
is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite, marble, and limestone common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures.
Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on 10 August 2000 using the following documentation:
Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed no one. [January 2003]
The 1850 Jewish population by census was 43 Jewish inhabitants and from 1930 census was 170 Jewish inhabitants. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Reghin and on June 4 were deported to Auschwitz. The 19th century unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery's last burial was 20th century. The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached via private road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1400 m. 20-100 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. Tombstones date from the 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces and multistone monuments. No known mass graves.
The national Jewish community owns the property used for
orchard. Adjacent properties are "other."
Pre- and post-WWII size is the same. Rarely, private Jewish or
non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery
maintenance has been re-erection of stones and clearing
vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by
unpaid individuals. No structures.
Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on 8 August 2000 using the following documentation:
They interviewed Pascan Iosif, Deda. [January 2003]
The cemetery is located at Dej, 4650, Tiblesului Str., no. 16, judet Cluj, 4 709 2352, 216.2 miles NNW of Bucharest and 54 km from Cluj. Alternate name: Des (Hungarian). Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.
The 1838 Jewish population was 3, in 1857 was 122 and in 1930 was 3,346 out of a total population of 15,110. 18. The first Jewish community appeared in 1855. In 1856, the synagogue was founded. The first rabbi was Menachem Mendel Panet in 1853h. In May 1944, this was one of the thirteen centralized ghettos of Transylvania. On May 28 and June 6, 8, 1944 the Jews were deported to Auschwitz. Noteworthy Jewish residents of the community were rabbis. The landmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1951.
The isolated urban hillside cemetery has a sign in Romanian mentioning Jews and the Jewish community. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 5800 m2. 500-5000 stones are visible, all in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. The cemetery has special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. Tombstones date from the 19th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, slate, and "other" have Hebrew, Hungarian, Romanian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial and one to pogrom victims. The cemetery contains marked mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Occasionally, organized Jewish group or pilgrimage tours, private visitors, and local residents visit. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erecting, patching, and cleaning stones and fixing wall and gate by Jewish individuals within the country and the government in 1995 Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is more than one ohel. Pollution is a moderate.
Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Str., Bl.
R1, apt. 14, 3400 Cluj-Napoca
completed the survey on April 25, 2000 using the following
documentation:
He visited the site April 17, 2000and interviewed Lumnitzki Iosif, Dej. [January 2003]
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 10, was 65 in 1900 census, and was 24 in 1930. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in end of 19th century. Last known burial was 1997.
The hill, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached via other public property (school yard,) access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 12 x 12 m. 1-20 stones are visible, not all in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.
No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from
end of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century sandstone, iron,
and concrete flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed
common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. The
local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery
only. Adjacent property is local cemetery. Rarely,
private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop.
The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Security is a moderate threat.
Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 2 July 2000 using the following documentation:
No interviews. [January 2003]
The Jewish population by census was 117 in 1880, 191 in 1900 and 25 in 1930. The cemetery dates from second half of the 19th century. Buried in the unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery are Cohanim: Simon Kohn (d. 1868) and Ignatz Kohn (1886-1959.) Last known burial was 1984.
The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall and fence with a locking gate surround the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is approximately 600 square m. 20-100 stones are visible with 20-100 in original location and 1-20 stones not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth and water drainage are not problems.
No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1862. The 19th and 20th centuries marble, granite, sandstone, and concrete memorial markers are flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments. Some have metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, German, and Hungarian. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents in 1990. Current care is regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community of Timisoara. No structures. No threats.
Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited and completed survey in September 2000 using the following documentation:
Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Nichifor Gheorghe in Deta. [January 2003]
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 129, by 1900 census was 87 and in 1930 was 42. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Carei, then in that from Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.
The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 60 x 20 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 1875. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and concrete flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents in 2000. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security is a serious threat: no fence, no gate.
. Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 26 July 2000 using the following documentation:
Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Chaim Erno, Dindesti [January 2003]
The 1850 Jewish population by census was 9, in 1857 was 21, in 1880 was 36, in 1900 was 26, in 1910 was 24, and in 1930 was 6. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehei, then in Simleul Silvaniei and on May 31, June 3, 6 they were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.
The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or
marker. Reached by a public road,
access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds
the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 300 m. 1-20
stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the
stones are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the
cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage
is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th
and 20th century limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed
common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass
graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used
for
Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural.
Maintenance has been clearing vegetation Current care is
occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures.
Vegetation is a moderate threat.
Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on September 29, 2000 using the following documentation:
Cosmina Popa and Ioana Oprea interviewed no one. [January 2003]
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 224, by 1900 census was 301, and in 1930 was 196. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The cemetery was established in first half of 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery: two Cohanim. Last known burial was 1941.
The rural/agricultural hillside, separate but near other
cemeteries, has no sign or marker.
Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence,
or gate. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 200 x 400 m.
20-100 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50%
of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed
from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the
cemetery is a constant problem preventing access. Water drainage
is good all year.
No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from
middle of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble,
limestone, sandstone, concrete and local stone flat shaped,
smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double
tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. The local
Jewish community owns the property used for
Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural
and local cemetery. Rarely,
private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never
vandalized cemetery maintenance has been patching broken stones
and cleaning stones by local non-Jewish residents. No care now.
No structures. Security is a very severe threat: Vegetation is a
serious threat.
Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 3 July 2000 using the following documentation:
No interviews. [January 2003]
The 1850 Jewish population by census was 9 and from 1930 census was 9. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Targu Mures; and on May 27, 30 and June 8, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.
The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or
marker. Reached by a public road,
access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds
the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 350 m. 1-20
stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25%
of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed
from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the
cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage
is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by unpaid individuals. No structures.
Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on 11 August 2000 using the following documentation:
Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed no one. [January 2003]
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 60, by 1900 census was 73, and was 15 in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.
The hill and hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A masonry wall and fence with a non-locking gate surround the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 34 x 24 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone smoothed and inscribed and carved relief decorated Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures.
Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey in 24 September 2000 using the following documentation:
No interviews. [January 2003]
DOMBO: see DIMBAU, Mures County
DOMOKOS: see Damacuseni
DOMNIN: Salaj County, Transylvania
The cemetery is locate at Domnin, near the village (in the
forest), code 4695, judet Salaj,
4720 2311, 244.4 miles NW of Bucharest and 12 km from Jibou.
Alternate name: Dabjon (Hungarian).
Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.
The 1850 Jewish population by census was 23, in 1857 was 17, in 1880 was 13, in 1900 was 31, in 1910 was 14, and in 1930 was 19. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehei, then in Simleul Silvaniei and on May 31, June 3, 6 they were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.
The hill and hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 45 x 30 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a serious threat. (The vegetation is disturbing the gravestones.)
Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on September 29, 2000 using the following documentation:
Cosmina Popa and Ioana Oprea interviewed no one. [January 2003]
The Census from 1821 registered 399 Jewish families, 1831 Census registered 446 Jewish families. The 1852 Census registered 1197 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 5788 Jewish inhabitants. Between June and July 1944, many Jewish families were deported in Oltenia. Prominent residents include Matatiahu Fridman, Avraham Iaacov, Mose Tvi ben Israel, Haim Taubes, Iosef ben Eliezer Wolf, Dov Ber Drimer (1889-1929)-scholar rabbi and Carol Drimer, writer, killed in 1941 Iasi pogrom. This Jewish cemetery was established in the 18th century. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in 19th century.
The unlandmarked Conservative cemetery is 1 km. from the congregation that used it. The isolated flat urban land has no sign, but has Jewish symbols on gate or wall. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission. A continuous masonry wall and a gate that locks surround.
The pre- and post-WWII size is 220 m X 50 m. 100 to 500 tombstones are visible with 1 to 20 are not in original location and 50% - 75% of the tombstones broken or toppled. Vegetation overgrowth is a seasonal problem, preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.
Tombstones date from the 19th century. The marble, limestone, and sandstone tombstones are rough stones or boulders, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration. Some have portraits on the stones. Inscriptions are in Hebrew.
The national Jewish community owns the property used for agricultural purposes. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. The boundaries are smaller due to a housing development. Rarely, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) stop.
The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance, but has a regular unpaid caretaker.
There is a preburial house with wall inscriptions. Security, weather erosion, pollution, and vegetation are slight threats. Incompatible nearby development is a serious threat. A private house is being built.
Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 21, 2000 using the following documentation:
This Jewish cemetery was established in the 19th century. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was at the end of 19th century or was Sept.9, 1999 (Leibovici Paul). The unlandmarked Conservative cemetery was 1.5 km from the congregation that used it.
The isolated urban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission. A continuous masonry wall and a gate that locks surround the site.
The pre- and post-WWII size is 300 m X 400 m. More than 5,000 graves are visible in the cemetery. 1 to 20 are not in original location. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections. Tombstones date from the 19th and 20th centuries.
The rough stones or boulders, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration., double tombstones, sculpted tombstones, and multistone monuments with iron decorations or lettering, with other metallic elements, portraits on stones, and/or with metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, Yiddish, German, and Romanian. The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to Holocaust victims, pogrom victims, and Jewish soldiers. The cemetery contains a marked mass grave.
The national Jewish community owns the property now is used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are residential. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Frequently, organized Jewish group tours or pilgrimage groups, organized individual tours, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish), and local residents visit the site.
The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones and cleaning and patching broken stones. Jewish individuals abroad and Jewish groups abroad are responsible for the maintenance done in 1998 and 1999. The Jewish Community of Dorohoi pays the regular caretaker: 5 $. There is a preburial house has a tahara (table), a catafalque, and wall inscriptions. Weather erosion, pollution, and vegetation are slight threats.
Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 25, 2000 using the following documentation:
The cemetery is located in Dragasani, 0900, on the right side
of the road Dragasani - Pitesti, 500 m outside of the town, judet
Vilcea, Romania.
4439 2416, 91.5 miles W of Bucharest and 54 km from Rimnicu
Vilcea.
Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with no Jews.
The Jewish population by census was 94 in 1889 and 73 in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox The cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was 1972. The isolated urban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A broken masonry wall, a broken fence and a gate that locks surround the site.
Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 80 x 60 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 20-100 stones are not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and concrete tombstones are flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated. Some have iron decoration or lettering. Inscriptions are in Hebrew and Romanian. No known mass graves.
The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. Maintenance has been clearing vegetation and fixing wall by local non-Jewish residents in 2000. Current care is regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community of Pitesti. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: isolated and far from the town. Vandalism is a moderate threat.
Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 6 July 2001 using the following documentation:
Claudia & Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Ungureanu Ion in
Dragasani. [January 2003]
The Jewish population by census was four in 1857, thirteen in 1910, and zero in 1930. The 19th and 20th century unlandmarked Orthodox isolated rural woods/forest hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is entirely closed. A fence with a no gate surrounds the site.
Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 30 m x 20 m. 1-20
stones are visible. 1-20 stones are and 1-20 stones are not in
original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or
broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown.
Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water
drainage is good all year. No special sections. The 19th century
limestone and sandstone memorial markers are flat shaped and
smoothed and inscribed
common gravestones with inscriptions in Hebrew. No known mass
graves.
The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance or care. No structures. No threats.
Oprea Ioana, B-dul 21 Decembrie, no. 13-15, ap. 6, Cluj
Napoca, tel: 190
849 and Popa Cosmina, Tatra Str., no. 4, ap. 11, Cluj Napoca,
tel: 128 764 visited the site and completed the survey on
December 16, 2000 using the following documentation:
No interviews. [January 2003]
The Jewish population by 1900 census was zero and in 1930 was 89. Mihail Kogalniceanu founded the town in 1862. The cemetery was established in approximately 1900. Last known burial was 1950 in the unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 5 km from the congregation that used it. The isolated rural/agricultural hill has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site.
Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 500 x 500 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.
No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from the 20th century. Tombstones date from the 20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone gravestones inscriptions are in Hebrew and Romanian. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements. Some have portraits on stones. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, local residents stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.
Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on September 19, 2000 using the following documentation:
Lucian Nastasă interviewed Chiriac Gheorghe, com. Dranceni, judet Vaslui on September 17, 2000. [January 2003]
The cemetery is located at Bv. Revolutiei, 1500, judet Mehedinti, Romania. 4438 2240, 169.5 miles W of Bucharest and 96 km from Tirgu Jiu. Current town population is over 100,000 with 10-100 Jews.
The Jewish population by census was 815 was 1889 and 388 in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was 1989. The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has sign in Romanian that mentions Jews. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall and a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 220 x 70 m. 100-500 stones are visible with 100-500 in original location and 100-500 stones not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem preventing access and disturbing stones. Water drainage is good all year.
The cemetery has special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1870. The 19th and 20th century memorial markers are marble, granite, slate, iron, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments. Some have portraits on stones and metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, German, Romanian, and Hungarian. No known mass graves.
The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial and residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was vandalized frequently in the last ten years. Maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Vegetation, incompatible nearby development, and vandalism are moderate threats.
Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 5 July 2001 using the following documentation:
Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Filipescu Dan, 05. 07. 2001, Drobeta Turnu Severin. [January 2003]
The Jewish population by census was ten in 1838 registered 10, 14 in 1850, five in 1857, 23 in 1869-1870, 19 in 1880 registered, 170 in 1910, and 91 in 1930. The Jews from Sibiu County, Transylvania were taken by force and introduced into forced work detachments. They were deported all over the country, and especially in Moldova, between 1942-1944. The 19th and 20th century unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery on isolated suburban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. The pre- and post-WWII size is 75 m x 50 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 1-20 stones are not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, sandstone, and limestone memorial markers are flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces. Have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves.
The national Jewish community owns the property used for
Jewish cemetery only.
Adjacent properties are "other." Rarely, private Jewish or
non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no
maintenance or care. No structures.
Oprea Ioana, B-dul 21 Decembrie, no. 13-15, ap. 6, Cluj Napoca, tel: 190 849 and Popa Cosmina, Tatra Str., no. 4, ap. 11, Cluj Napoca, tel: 128 764 visited the site and completed the survey on December 13, 2000 using the following documentation:
No interviews. [January 2003]
The 1850 Jewish population by census was 38 and from 1930 census was 15. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Tîrgu Mures and on May 27, 30 and June 8 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox 19th century cemetery's last burial was 20th century.
The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size was and post-WWII size is 70 m x 50 m/ 20-100 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.
The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The
19th and 20th century marble, granite, and limestone flat shaped,
smoothed and inscribed, carved relief-decorated, and double
tombstones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The
national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish
cemetery only. Adjacent properties are a village setting with
houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Occasionally, private
Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery
maintenance has been re-erection of stones and clearing
vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by
unpaid individuals. No structures.
Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca,
3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849,
Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on 11
August 2000 using the following documentation:
Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed in Viforoasa. Dumitreni, Borsos Marton. [January 2003]
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 12, and in 1900 was 18, and in 1930 was 3. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Bistrita and in June 2-6, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century. The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site.
Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 100 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.
No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite, flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed, common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by unpaid individuals. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.
Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Raiciu, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on July 27, 2000 using the following documentation:
No interviews. [January 2003]
EPISCOPIA BIHORULUI: Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Episcopia Bihor, 3700, Oradea, judet
Bihor, Romania at
4706 2154, 273.5 miles NW of Bucharest and 150 km from Cluj
Napoca. Alternate names: Biharpuspoki (Hungarian) Episcopia Bihor
(Romanian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with fewer
than ten Jews.
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 31, by 1900 census was 37, and in 1930 was 40. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox The cemetery was established at end of the 19th century with last known burial in inter-war period.
The suburban hill, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 16 x 12 m. 1-20 stones are visible with 1-20 stones not in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year.
The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th
century. The 19th and 20th century marble and concrete flat
shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have
Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The
local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery
only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and local cemetery.
Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never
vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. No structures.
Security is a serious threat (no fence, no gate, far from the
town.) Vegetation is a serious threat. (The cemetery is almost
covered by vegetation.)
Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca,
Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073
visited the site and completed the survey on 10 July 2000 using
the following documentation:
Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu conducted no interview. [January
2003]
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 42, by 1900 census was 41 and in 1930 was zero. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.
The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size was 70 x 15 m. Approximate post-WWII size is 7 x 4 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery are in Missing stones are probably in local farms. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.
The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. Tombstones date from the 20th century marble, granite, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a smaller area due to agriculture. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop.
The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years or occasionally in the last ten years. [sic] Maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.
Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 23 July 2000 using the following documentation:
Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Ciocan Terezia, Eriu
Sancrai. [January 2003]
ERIU SANCRAI II:
The cemetery is located at Eriu Sancrai, 3857, com.
Craidorolt, judet Satu Mare, Romania.
See ERIU SANCRAI I for town information.
The 1880 Jewish population by census was 42, by 1900 census was 41 and in 1930 was zero. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.
The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-and post-WWII size is 75 x 20 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery are probably in farms. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.
The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves.
The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years or occasionally in the last ten years. [sic] Maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: no fence, no gate and outside of the village.
Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 23 July 2000 using the following documentation:
Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Ciocan Terezia, Eriu Sancrai. [January 2003
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