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All descriptions that follow with a "RO-CE" and a number are from the Survey of Historic Jewish Sites and Monuments in Romania sponsored by the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.

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MACIN: (Tulcea County)
The cemetery is located at Str. Orient no. 23, Macin, judet Tulcea at 4515 2809, 115.1 miles ENE of Bucharest and 19 km from Braila. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with no Jews.

The 1930 Jewish population by census was 31. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1950. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 2 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated urban 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. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 50 m x 70 m. 1-20 stones are visible. All gravestones are 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 not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed and multi-stone monuments have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have portraits on stones. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are residential. Rarely, local residents stop. The never vandalized cemetery had no maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. No threats.

Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com visited the site and completed the survey on 15 May 2001.

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Bulgaru Gheorghe, Str. Orient no. 32, Macin. [January 2003]


MACSKAMEZO: see RAZOARE

MADARAS I: Satu Mare County, Transylvania - US Commission No. ROCE-0554
The cemetery is located at Madaras, 3963, com. Ardud, judet Satu Mare, 4741 2251, 273.1 miles NNW of Bucharest and 15 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Nagymadarasz, (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 38, by 1900 census was 33, and in 1930 was 36. 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 Orthodox Hasidic unlandmarked cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: Hasidic Rabbi - Avraham Moshe (Wald). 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-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 12 x 12 m. 1-20 stones are visible, all in original location. All gravestones are 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 end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and concrete. 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 cleaning stones and clearing vegetation by Jewish individuals abroad in about 1985. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: (broken fence, no gate and very far away from village).

. Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 27 July 2000 using the following documentation:

The interviewed Vas Gheorghe, Madaras [January 2003].

MADARAS II: US Commission No. ROCE-0555 The cemetery is located at Madaras, 3963, com. Ardud, judet Satu Mare, Romania.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 38, by 1900 census was 33, and in 1930 was 36. 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, Hasidic cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: Hasidic Rabbi - Avraham Moshe (Wald). Last known burial was inter-war period.

The rural/agricultural hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, 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 is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 14 x 11 m. 1-20 stones are visible, 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 damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone 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 in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Rarely,
private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a moderate threat. Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a very serious threat. (the cemetery is completely covered by vegetation).

. Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 24 July 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Vas Gheorghe, Madaras [January 2003].


MAERISTE: US Commission No. ROCE-0477 (Salaj county-Transylvania)

The cemetery is located near the Orthodox cemetery, Maeriste, code 4792, judet Salaj, Romania at 4719 2248, 254.5 miles NW of Bucharest and 38 km from Zalau. Alternate Hungarian name is Krasznahidveg. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 67, in 1857 was 17, in 1880 was 38, in 1900 was 21, in 1910 was 15 and in 1930 was 6. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehei, then in Simleul Silvaniei and were deported to Auschwitz on May 31, and June 6 and 8.

The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century with last known burial in 20th century. The rural/agricultural 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 750 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% 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 and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have 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 cemetery was vandalized during WWII. Maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat graves.

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 29 September 2000 using the following documentation:

Popa Cosmina & Oprea Ioana interviewed Grad Cornel, Inspector for Culture. [January 2003]


MAGHERANI: US Commission No. ROCE-0404 Mures County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Magherani near the village, cod 4340, judet Mures, 4634 2454, 158.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and 40 km from Targu Mures. Alternate name: Magyaros (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Mailath Karoly, tel. 576596, Magherani
  • The Jewish Community of Targu Mures, A. Filimon Str. no. 23, tel. 161810, cod, Tîrgu Mures, Romania
  • The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str., no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str. no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Key holder: none

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 10 and in 1900 census was 10. 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 flat land 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 200 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, marble and granite 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. Weather erosion is a moderate threat. ("very old 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 10 August 2000 using the following documentation:

  • Recensamantul din 1850. Transilvania (The 1850 Jewish population census. Transylvania) coord.: Traian Rotariu, Cluj 1996.
  • Carmilly-Weinberger, Moshe. History of the Jews of Transylvania (1623-1944), Bucuresti, 1994, in Romanian, Budapest, 1995, in Hungarian
  • Recensamantul general al populatiei din 29 decembrie 1930 (The General Census of the Population from December 29, 1930), vol. II, Bucuresti 1938
  • Coriolan Suciu, Dictionar istoric al localitatilor din Transilvania (The Historical Dictionary of Localities in Transylvania), vol. I-II, Bucuresti, 1967

    • Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed Sauber Bernath, Jewish Community of Mures, Targu Mures. [January 2003]


    MARGHITA:

    Cemetery is located at Brindusei Str., 3765, Marghita,, judet Bihor, Romania at 4721 2220, 270.7 miles NW of Bucharest and 53 km from Oradea. Alternate name is Margitta (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

    In 1839-1840 census, Jewish population was 89, by 1880 census was 533, by 1900 census was 943, and in 1930 was 1623 Some Jews entered the Orthodox resistance to the Haskellah movement in the second half of the 19th century, especially Rabbi Hillel Lichtenstein. 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 first half of 19th century. Buried there are Rabbis: Hillel Lichtenstein ( 1815-1891); Iehuda Jechiel Toiv and his wife; and Smuel Zilman and his wife. Last known burial was 1985.

    The isolated urban hillside 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 120 x 180 m. 100-500 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.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from first half of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete. flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments and multi-stone monuments have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces and metal fences around graves.

    The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Occasionally, 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 re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents in 1999. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery were small concrete ohels. No threats.

    Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 30 June 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Duszko Pavel, 29. 06. 2000, Marghita. [January 2003]


    MAGURELE: US Commission No. ROCE-0154 - Bistrita County

    The cemetery is located in near the village, Magurele, code 44, judet Bistrita, Romania at 4701 2430, 19.7 miles NNW of Reghin and 22 km from Bistrita. The alternate names are Serling (Hungarian), Scherling(German). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

    The 1850 Jewish population by census was 9 Jewish inhabitants and in 1930 was 11 Jewish inhabitants. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Bistrita and in June 2-6, 1944 deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century with last known burial in 1994 (Grunhut Abraham.)

    The rural/agricultural 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 50 m x 15 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 18th century marble, limestone, and granite common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves.

    The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are residential. 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. Security is a serious threat (gate does not lock.)

    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 26, 2000 using the following documentation:

    They interviewed Nicoara Maria, Magurele. [January 2003]


    MAGYARBERKESZ: see BERCHEZ
    MAGYARBOROSNYO: see BOROSNEUL MARE
    MAGYARCSAHOLY: see CEHALUT
    MAGYARCSEKE: see CEICA
    MAGYARLAPOS: see TIRGU LAPUS
    MAGYAROS: see MAGHERANI
    MAGYARZSOMBOR: see Zimbor, Sãlaj County. 47'00 23'16- see town of Cluj

    MAHALA: US Commission No. ROCE-0247
    Cluj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MAHALA: see TÎRGUL NEAMŢ

    MAIA: US Commission No. ROCE-0248   Map
    Alternate name: Manya (Hungarian). Maia is located in Cluj county, Transylvania at 47°09' 23°30', 12 km from Dej. The cemetery is located on the left side of the road, in the neighborhood of the Greek Orthodox church, on the hill at Maia, 4660, jud. Cluj, Romania. Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.          The earliest known Jewish community was 20th century. 1930 Jewish population was about 10. In May 1944, the Jews were confined to the Dej ghetto and were deported to Auschwitz between May 28-June 8, 1944. The Jewish cemetery was established in 20th century. The last known Orthodox Jewish burial was in the 1950s. Babdiu and Suaras, 2 km. and 1 km. away, used this unlandmarked cemetery. The rural (agricultural) isolated hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, it is open to all. A continuous fence and a locking gate surround the cemetery. The approximate size of cemetery before WWII was 3000 square meters and is now approximately round at 120x140 meters 20 to 100 stones, most in original location with less than 25% toppled or broken, date fromaround 1900. The sandstone finely smoothed and inscribed stones have Hebrew inscriptions. The cemetery contains special no memorial monuments, mass graves, structures or pre-burial house. It is used as a Jewish cemetery use only and visited by private visitors.The national Jewish community owns the property now used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. The cemetery never was vandalized. There has been clearing vegetation by the regular unpaid caretaker. This survey was completed by Ovidiu Pecican, Professor, historian, E. de Martonne Str. 1, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Tel: 0040-64-405300 on March 25, 2000 after a vist on March 10.
         Documentation: Otto Mittelstrass, Historisch-Landeskundlicher Atlas von Siebenburgen, Ortsnamenbuch, Heldelberg, 1992. The General Census of the Population of Romania December 29,1930, I-III, Bucharest, 1938 Ernst Wagner, Historisch-statistisches Ortsnamenbuch fur Siebenburgen , Moshe Carmilly- Weinberger, History of the Jews of Transylvania .

    MARA: US Commission No. ROCE-0355
    Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MĂRAGYULAFALVA: see BREB
    MARAMOROSSZIGET: see Sighet (Cimpu Negru)
    MARAMURES: see: http://www.johnrausch.com/Maramures/ieud12.htm

    MARCA: US Commission No. ROCE-0478
    Salaj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MAREFALVA: see Satu Mare
    MARGARETHAN: see SINMARGHITA

    MARGHITA: US Commission No. ROCE-0098
    Bihor judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MARGINEA (Suceava judet): see RADAUTI
    MARGITTA: see MARGHITA
    MAROS BOGATH: see BOGATA
    MAROSILLYE: see ILIA
    MAROSLUDAS: see Ludus
    MAROSUJVAR: see OCNA MURES
    MAROSVASARHELY: see Tirgu Mures
    MARKTSCHELKEN: see Seica Mare

    MARTINESTI: US Commission No. ROCE-0556 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Martinesti, 3981, com. Odoreu, judet Satu Mare at 4747 2256, 276.5 miles NNW of Bucharest and 8 km from Satu Mare. The alternate name is Kakszentmarton (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 31, by 1900 census was 14 and in 1930 was 28 Jewish inhabitants. 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 The cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was probably 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 124 x 22 m. 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 oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century.[sic[ The local Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. (the cemetery area is under corn crop. ) Adjacent properties are agricultural and local cemetery. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

    Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey in 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Stein Berger, and/or of the Jewish Community of Satu Mare. [January 2003]


    MATHESDORF: see MATEI

    MATEI: US Commission No. ROCE-0156 - Bistrita County
    The cemetery is located at Matei, no. 224, code 4455, judet Bistrita, 4659 2416, 197.0 miles NNW of Bucharest and 34 km from Bistrita. Alternate names are Mathesdorf (German) and Szaszmate (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Biro Dionisie, Matei
  • The Jewish Community of Bistrita, Gr. Balan Str., 71, cod 4400, Bistrita, Romania
  • The Federation of The Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str. no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str. no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Key holder: Berlo Livia, no. 224, Matei

    • The 1850 Jewish population by census was three and 39 in 1930. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Bistrita and on June 2 and 6 were deported to Auschwitz. The Orthodox unlandmarked The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

    The isolated rural/agricultural hillside site 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 was 15 m x 10 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 18th 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 an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by unpaid individuals. No structures. Vegetation is a serious threat. Vegetation blocks access to the cemetery.

    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 25, 2000 using the following documentation:

    No interviews. [January 2003]


    MATEI VOEVOD: Dimbovita County

    The cemetery is at Zorilor Str. no. 30, 0200, judet Dimbovita, Romania. 4456 2527, 47.0 miles NW of Bucharest and 48 km from Ploiesti. Alternate name is Targoviste. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with 10-100 Jews.

    The Jewish population by census was 327 in 1889 registered 327 and 514 in 1930. The Orthodox The cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was 1980. Jewish community that also used this cemetery: Pucioasa. The unlandmarked cemetery is 16 km from the congregation that used it, Targoviste.

    The isolated urban hillside cemetery has sign in Romanian. that mentions Jews. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 120 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 1871. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, and sandstone, slate, and concrete memorial markers are flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones. Some have iron decoration or lettering, portraits on stones, and metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew and Romanian. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial. 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 never vandalized cemetery Maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community of Pitesti. No structures. No threats.

    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 Dumitrache Mariana in Targoviste. [January 2003]


    MEDIAS: US Commission No. ROCE-0607 - (judet Sibiu)
    The cemetery is located at Str. Tusnad no. 4, Medias, judet Sibiu, 4610 2421, 146.8 miles NW of Bucharest and 60 km from Sibiu. The alternate names are Medgyes (Hungarian) and Mediasch (German). Current town population is over 100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

    The 1838 Jewish population by census was 15, from 1850-1851 was 24, in 1857 was 50, from 1869-1870 was 25, in 1880 was 197 and in 1930 was 702. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery was established in 19th century with last known burial in 1993 (Kovacs Irma.) The cemetery is 2 km from the congregation that used it.

    The urban hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 130 x 60 m. 100-500 stones are visible 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 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, limestone, sandstone, and slate boulders, flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, sandstone, and slate tombstones have metallic elements and metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew and German, Romanian, and Hungarian. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial. The local Jewish community owns the property used for recreational use (park, playground, sports field) and Jewish cemetery. Adjacent property is cemetery. Frequently, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors and local residents stop at the never vandalized cemetery.
    Maintenance has been cleaning stones and fixing wall. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is a preburial house with a tahara, a catafalque, and an ohel.

    Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com visited the site and completed the survey on November 3, 2000 using the following documentation:

  • Tr. Rotaru (coord.), Recensamintul din 1880. Transilvania, Cluj, Edit. Staff, 1997.
  • Kalman Weszpremy, A magyarorszagi zsidok statistikaja, Debrecen, 1907.
  • Recensamintul general al populatiei Romaniei, 1930, vol.II, publicat de Sabin Manuila, Bucuresti, 1938.
  • Lajos Venetianer, A magyar zsidosag tortenete, Budapest, 1922
  • Carmilly-Weinberger, Moshe. Istoria evreilor din Transilvania (1623-1944), Bucuresti, Edit.Enciclopedica, 1994.
  • Izvoare si marturii referitoare la evreii din Romania, I-III/1-2, Bucuresti, 1986-1999.
  • Ladislau Gyemant, Evreii din Transilvania in epoca emanciparii (1790-1867), Bucuresti, Edit.Enciclopedica, 2000

    • Lucian Nastasă interviewed Antal Margareta, Str. Tusnad no. 4, Medias, judet Sibiu. [January 2003]


    MEDGYES: see MEDIAS

    MEDIESU AURIT I: US Commission No. ROCE-0557 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located in Mediesu Aurit, Garii Str., 3982, judet Satu Mare, Romania at 4747 2309, 271.0 miles NNW of Bucharest and 34 km from Satu Mare. The alternate name is Aranyasmegyes (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    In 1839-840 Jewish population was 172, by 1880 census was 315, by 1900 census was 257 and in 1930 was 256. 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 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 with permission. A masonry wall and fence with a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 160 x 32 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 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 1875. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. 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 cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, clearing vegetation, and fixing wall by local non-Jewish residents in in 1998. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

    Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey in July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Gheorghe and Cornelia Oniga, Mediesu Aurit. [January 2003]
    MEDIESU AURIT II: US Commission No. ROCE-0558

    See MEDIUSU AURIT I for town information.
    The cemetery is located at Mediesu Aurit, Sf. Ioan Str. (behind Orthodox priest´s yard.) The alternate name is Aranyasmegyes (Hungarian.)

  • Key holder: None

    • In 1839-1840 Jewish population was 172, by 1880 census was 315, by 1900 census was 257 and in 1930 was 256. 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 (Hasidic) cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century with last known burial was inter-war period. The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is approximately 10 x 4 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 constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century sandstone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural.

    The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years or occasionally in the last ten years. [sic] No maintenance. No care. No structures. Security is a serious threat. (no fence, no gate) Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a serious threat. (The gravestones are 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 in July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Oniga Gheorghe, Mediesu Aurit. [January 2003]


    MERCUREA NIRAJULUI: Mures County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Miercurea Nirajului, near the village, cod 4333, judet Mures, 4632 2448, 158.1 miles NNW of Bucharest and 31 km from Targu Mures. Alternate name: Szereda (Hungarian. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 31 and in 1930 was 211. 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 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. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1000 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, and sandstone 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-erecting and cleaning 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 10 August 2000 using the following documentation:

  • Recensamantul din 1850. Transilvania (The 1850 Jewish population census. Transylvania) coord.: Traian Rotariu, Cluj 1996.
  • Carmilly-Weinberger, Moshe. History of the Jews of Transylvania (1623-1944), Bucuresti, 1994, in Romanian, Budapest, 1995, in Hungarian
  • Recensamantul general al populatiei din 29 decembrie 1930 (The General Census of the Population from December 29, 1930), vol. II, Bucuresti 1938
  • Coriolan Suciu, Dictionar istoric al localitatilor din Transilvania (The Historical Dictionary of Localities in Transylvania), vol. I-II, Bucuresti, 1967

    • Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed Tecan Ioan, Miercurea Nirajului. [January 2003]


    MEZOBAJ: see BOIU
    MEZOORMENYES: see URMENISU
    MEZOSZENTMIHALY: see SANMIHAIU DE CAMPIE
    MEZO BAND: see BAND
    MICASAS: US Commission No. ROCE-0606
    Sibiu judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MICASASA: Sibiu County, Transylvania

    The cemetery is located at Micasasa, near the village, cod 3163, judet Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania. Alternate names are Mikeszasza (Hungarian) and Feigendorf (German.) 4605 2407, 149.2 miles NW of Bucharest and 27 km from Medias. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The Jewish population by census was 64 in 1850, 45 in 1880, 32 in 1910 and twelve 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 unlandmarked Orthodox 19th and 20th century cemetery on isolated rural/agricultural 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 was 20 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 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 and sandstone 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 at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. 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 and completed the survey on December 12, 2000 using the following documentation:

    No interviews. [January 2003]


    MICELSDORF: see Boarta
    MICHELSDORF: see SANMIHAIU DE CAMPIE

    MICULA: US Commission No. ROCE-0559 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Micula, 3994, judet Satu Mare, 4754 2257, 282.8 miles NNW of Bucharest and 16 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Mikola (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 160, by 1900 census was 142, and in 1930 was 119. 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, Hasidic cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

    The isolated rural/agricultural flat land cemetery has sign in Romanian mentioning Jews. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 56 x 12 m. 20-100 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

    Cannot determine if cemetery has/had special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated 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 cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

    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:

    No interviews. [January 2003]


    MIERCUREA CIUC: US Commission No. ROCE-0287   Map
    Harghita judet at 46°21' 48°25'. Alternate names: Csikszereda (Hungarian), Ciba, Cib, Harghita-Bai, Harghita-Furdo, Mercurea-Ciuc. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MIERCUREA NIRAJULUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0405
    Mures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MIHAILENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0194 - (Judet Botosani)
    The cemetery is located in Mihaileni, judet Botosani, Romania at 4758 2609, 244.0 miles N of Bucharest and 55 km from Suceava. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

    The Jewish population by census was 833 in 1899 registered Jewish inhabitants and 1,483 in 1930. On 1 July 1940, the Romanian army massacred many Jews. The cemetery was established in the 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 2 km from the congregation that used it.

    The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road,
    access is entirely closed. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 250 x 80 m. 100-500 stones are visible. 100-500 are in original location. 1-20 stones are 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 disturbing stones. Water drainage is good all year.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, sandstone, and slate memorial markers have Hebrew, German, and Romanian inscriptions. 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 local Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, local residents stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance.
    No care by the unpaid caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a serious threat.

    Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com visited the site and completed the survey on 16 January 2001.

    Lucian Nastasă interviewed unnamed individual. [January 2003]


    MIHALYFALVA: see BOARTA
    MIHACZFALVA: see MIHALTZ


    MIHALT Alba, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Str. Cinepei no. 549, Mihaltz, judet Alba, 4609 2344, 165.1 miles NW of Bucharest. Alternate names: Mihaczfalva (Hungarian) and Mihaltz. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 20 and in 1930 was 15. The cemetery was established in 20th century. Last known burial was about1940. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 15 km from the congregation that used it.

    The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a no gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 20 x 50 m. Three stones are visible, all 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 not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from 20th century. The 20th century limestone and sandstone boulders, flat shaped, and smoothed and inscribed gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have portraits on stones. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, local residents stop. The never vandalized cemetery had no maintenance. Current care is unpaid regular caretaker. No structures.

    Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com visited the site and completed the survey on October 26, 2000 using the following documentation:

    Lucian Nastasă interviewed Barna Gheorghe, Str. Cinepei no. 549, com. Mihaltz, judet Alba. [January 2003]


    MIKESZASZA: see Micasasa
    MIKOLA: see MICULA
    MIHALTZ: US Commission No. ROCE-0008
    Alba judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MILAS: US Commission No. ROCE-0157 - Bistrita County
    The cemetery is located at Milas, near the sanitary center, code 4431, judet Bistrita, 4649 2426, 183.2 miles NNW of Bucharest and 34 km from Reghin. Alternate name: Nagynyilas (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

    The 1857 Jewish population by census was 4, in 1880 was 4, and in 1900 was 44 and from 1930 census was 10. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Reghin and on June 4, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century. The isolated rural/agricultural flat land 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- and post-WWII size is 15 m 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 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 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 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:

    They interviewed Rau Teodora [January 2003]


    MÎNĂU: see ULMENI

    MINEU: US Commission No. ROCE-0479 - Salaj County
    The cemetery is located at Mineu, near the village, code 4758, judet Salaj, 4721 2306, 247.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 12 km from Cehu Silvaniei. Alternate name: Menyo (Hungarian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

    The 1850 Jewish population by census was 19, in 1880 was 43, in 1900 was 42, in 1910 was 42 and from 1930 census was 27. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehei, then in Simleul Silvaniei and were deported to Auschwitz on May 31, June 6 and 8. 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 25 m x 10 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 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 boulders and flat and shaped 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. Vegetation is a moderate threat. A lot of grass is disturbing the graves.

    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 & Ioana Oprea visited on September 29, 2000 and interviewed Grad Cornel, Inspector for Culture, Zalau. [January 2003]


    MINTIU: US Commission No. ROCE-0158 - Bistrita County
    The cemetery is located at Mintiu, near the village, code 4513, judet Bistrita, Romania at 4714 2422, 15 km from Nasaud at 4717 2424. The alternate name is Olahnemeti (Hungarian), Rumanisch Baierdorf (German) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

    The 1850 Jewish population by census was 51 and in 1930 was one Jew. 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 with last known burial in 20th century.

    The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 20 m x 10 m. 1-20 stones are visible, 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. Tombstones date from the 19th century. The limestone marble, granite, and limestone tombstones have only common gravestones with Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an 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 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:

    They interviewed no one. [January 2003]


    MIRESU MARE: US Commission No. ROCE-0356   Map
    Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]
    46°48' 24°02' in Cluj County: see town of Cluj

    MISCA: see POCLUSA DE BARCAU
    MISZMOGYROS: see TĂUTI-MĂGHERUS
    MOCIU: US Commission No. ROCE-0249
    Cluj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MOFTINU MIC: US Commission No. ROCE-0560 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Moftinu Mic, no. 244, Moftin, judet Satu Mare, 4741 2236, 280.1 miles NW of Bucharest and 10 km from Carei. Alternate name: Kisujmajteny (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 22, by 1900 census was 33 and in 1930 was 31. 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. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is approximately 8 x 5 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 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 limestone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. 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. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

    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 Donca Vasile, Moftinu Mic. [January 2003].


    MOGOSESTI: US Commission No. ROCE-0357
    Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

    MOHAL:   Map
    Alternate Hungarian name: Mohaly. Located at 46°59' 24°02' in Cluj county, Transylvania region, 58 km from Cluj-Napoca, 28 km from Dej, and 14 km from Gherla. The present total town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.      The date of earliest known Jewish community was in 1891 when 3 Jews of a total population of 355 inhabitants are mentioned. In 1930, there were 8. In May 1944, the Jews were confined to the Dej ghetto; and on May 28, and June 6-8, they were deported to Auschwitz. After the Second World War no more Jewish lived in Mãhal. Orthodox Jews established the Jewish cemetery in the 20th century. Other communities did not use this cemetery, which was 4 km. from the congregation that used it. The isolated rural (agricultural) hillside with no sign or marker is reached by crossing a private property. It is open with permission, surrounded by a continuous fence with a non-locking gate. The approximate size of cemetery before World War II and now is still 24 sq. m. 4 tombstones are in original locations with none broken. The cemetery is not divided into special sections. The oldest known gravestone is from the 20th century. The limestone, sandstone and slate flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, or flat stones with carved relief decoration have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves or structures. The Federation of Jewish Communities of Romania owns and uses site as a Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural, and residential. The cemetery is visited rarely by private visitors. There has been no vandalism in the last ten years. Care included clearing vegetation annually and fixing fence and gate. Dej Jewish community did restoration in the 1960s and 1970s. Dej Jewish community pays the regular caretaker. Weather erosion, vegetation, and vandalism are moderate threats. The trees extend on large parts of the cemetery. The caretaker has difficulty getting rid of them. Security is a slight threat. Evacuation of water from the hill is a threat. (sic) Mircea-Sergiu Moldovan, PhD. Professor and Architect, str. Parîng, nr. 1, bl. A4, ap. 12, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Ph.: 40-64-161261 completed survey on September 15, 1998 after a visit on September 10. Stefan Fodor was interviewed in Mãhal on September 10.

    MOHALY: (Hungarian) see Mohal

    MOINESTI: US Commission No. ROCE-0062 Rafael Kohlenberg, president of the community, (Str. V. Alecsandri, Bl. A2-2, Apt. 7, 5478 Moinesti, Romania, Tel. 034/36-10-89 (home address). has a list of readable gravestones in the cemetery. Cemetery has two sections, the older of which is not recorded in Kohlenberg's list. Older cemetery is overgrown. Some stones date go back to 1740. Fixed surnames were not acquired until the 1950s. Source: "Researching Jewish Romania On Site" by Paul Pascal.
              Current Jewish population: 0-100. Mr. Kohlenberg speaks French and Romanian. He made a handwritten list of tombstones that partially indexes the unlandmarked, inactive cemetery. One copy of the list exists. Cemetery hours are by arrangement. The earliest Jewish community dates from the early 1700s with tombstones dating from 1740. Jews comprised more than half of the population. Tristan Bara (writer) lived there. The town was a major early hotbed of Zionism. Jews were deported to Bacău during W.W.II. The last known Orthodox burial was 1995. The isolated urban site, at the crown of a hill, but in the center of town has a sign. The cemetery is reached by turning directly off a public road. Access is open with permission. A part-time, illiterate caretaker lives nearby and has the key. A broken masonry wall and a locking gate surround the cemetery. The current size is 400x300 meters. Men and women are buried in alternating rows. The 1,000 to 5,000 18th and nineteenth century tombstones date from 1740. 75% of the surviving stones are toppled or broken. The sandstone rough stones, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, sculpted monuments, multi-stone monuments, horizontally set stones, some with Sephardic inscriptions, flat-low in-ground plaques, obelisks, or mausoleums have Hebrew and Romanian inscriptions. Some tombstones have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or lettering, bronze decorations or lettering, portraits on stones, and/or metal fences around graves. The local Jewish community owns the site used for Jewish cemetery and a caretaker garden. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. The cemetery is visited rarely. Current care: occasional clearing or cleaning by authorities and the regular caretaker. The caretaker is allowed to use the land to graze his cow as payment. Within the limits of the cemetery is a chapel. Weather erosion is a serious threat. Vegetation overgrowth is a constant problem, disturbing and damaging graves and stones. One of the world's very prominent Jewish communities is dying out, leaving this large cemetery without guardian or catalog. Mr. Kohlenberg is in ill-health and cannot reach all the grave sites.
              On 27 July 1997, Steven Goldsmith, 3514 Woodlawn Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98103, tel. 206/632-3881; misgold@aol.com completed this survey. He visited the site on that date when he interviewed Mr. Kohlenberg. He used a partial list of names compiled by Kohlenberg as documentation.
    MOINESTI: (Bacău judet) US Commission No. _   Map
    Alternate name: Lucacesti.

    The cemetery is located at str. Eternitatii no. 2, Moinesti, Bacău judet, Moldavia region, 46°26' 26°32', 38 km from Bacău. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with under 10 Jews.

    The 1831 Census registered 49 Jewish families. The 1899 Census registered 457 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 1733 Jewish inhabitants. 18. In World War I, many local Jews were killed. Prominent residents include Dov ben Iehuda, Avram Arie Rosen-scholar rabbi and Dr. Smuel Grinberg (1879-1959), poet and writer. This Jewish cemetery was established in the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried there include Dov ben Iehuda (died 1732) and Ghidalea Westler (died 1903)-scholar rabbi. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in 1992 (Avram Samoil). The Conservative cemetery is unlandmarked.

    The isolated urban hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is entirely closed. A continuous masonry wall and no gate or a gate that locks surround. The pre- and post-WWII size is 150 m X 100 m. 500 - 5,000 gravestones 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.

    No special sections. Gravestones date from the beginning of the 19th century through the 20th century. The marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, slate, and other material gravestones are flat shaped stones, flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, and sculpted tombstones. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, German, and Romanian.

    The national Jewish community owns the property now used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are residential. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Occasionally, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) and local residents stop.

    The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance, but the regular caretaker, who is paid (occasionally.) The preburial house has a tahara (table), a catafalque, and wall inscriptions. Vegetation is a moderate threat. Weather erosion and pollution are slight threats.

    Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 23, 2000 using the following documentation:

    He visited on July 16, 2000 and interviewed Nastase Constantin, str. Eternitatii no. 12, Moinesti, Bacău judet. Phone: 363412; and Kohlenberg Raphael, Moinesti; Phone: 361089. [June 2002]

    MONCHSDORF: see HERNINA
    MORAVICA: see MORAVITA

    MORAVITA: US Commission No. ROCE-0634 - (Timis County)
    The cemetery is located in Moravita, 1930, judet Timis, Transylvania, Romania. The alternate names are Moravica, Temesmora (Hungarian), Morawitza (German.) 4516 2116, 243.5 miles WNW of Bucharest and 60 km from Timisoara. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 32, in 1900 was 21, and in 1930 was one. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was probably inter-war period.

    The rural/agricultural hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all with no wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 24 x 22 m. 1-20 stones are visible with stones in original location and1-20 stones not in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of removed stones is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem disturbing stones. Water drainage is good all year.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from 1876. The 19th and 20th century marble and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones. Inscriptions are in Hebrew and German. 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] No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a serious threat (no gate, and far away from the village.) Vegetation is a very serious threat (Vegetation completely envelopes the stones.)

    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 did no interviews. [January 2003]


    MORAWITZA: see MORAVITA
    MOSÓBĂNYA: see BĂIŢA de sub CODRU
    MOTCA: see PASCANI

    MOYAD:
    "According to my aunt, there was a Jewish cemetery on the farm of Moyad in the region of Simleu Silvaniei. Today, there are no Jews in this place. Two years ago, we found only four broken tombstones in a corn field. I would like to get information about this cemetery and about the congregation." Source: David Holits, 6/16 HaMifras St., ASHDOD 77414, ISRAEL; Davidhol@zahav.net.il [date?]

    MUHLBACH: see SEBES

    MURGENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0654 - (judet Vaslui)
    The cemetery is located in Murgeni, judet Vaslui, Romania at 4612 2801, 153.4 miles NE of Bucharest and 51 km from Birlad. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

    The Jewish population by 1899 census was 109 and in 1930 was 5. The cemetery was established in the 19th century. Last known burial was the 20th century. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 3 km from the congregation that used it. The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate.

    Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 70 x 50 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 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 a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone and sandstone memorial markers and double tombstones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements.

    The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, local residents stop. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security (uncontrolled access) and vandalism are very serious threats. Weather erosion and vegetation are moderate threats. Vegetation is a moderate.

    Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on September 16, 2000 using the following documentation:

    Lucian Nastasă interviewed Irimies Vasile, com. Murgeni, judet Vaslui on September 16, 2000. [January 2003]


    MURES: (county) see Cluj Napoca above
    MURESH: see Tirgu Mures

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    NADISU HODODULUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0561 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located in Nadisu Hododului, 3979, com. Hodod, judet Satu Mare, 4724 2300, 253.2 miles NW of Bucharest and 17 km from Cehu Silvaniei. Alternate name: Hadadnadasd (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 30, by 1900 census was 11 and in 1930 was 15. 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 Hasidic cemetery was established at end of the 19th century.

    The isolated hill 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 approximately 8 x 6 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.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from 1892. The 19th and 20th century sandstone smoothed and inscribed and carved relief decorated common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for orchard and animal grazing. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: (no fence, no gate and far from the village.) 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 on 29 July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed no one. [January 2003]


    NADLAC: US Commission No. ROCE-0039 - Arad County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Nadlac, western side of the town, 2954, judet Arad, 4610 2045, 286.0 miles WNW of Bucharest and 54 km from Arad. Alternate name: Nagylak (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

    The Jewish population by 1880 census was 266 and by 1910 census was 254. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1975

    An impressing wall surrounds the western side the cemetery. The Buck Adolf family crypt is impressive also. The many obelisks are in good condition. The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached via private road, access is open to all. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1 hectare. 100-500 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 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 sandstone smoothed and inscribed and double tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a smaller area. [sic] Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is a preburial house and an ohel.

    Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Street, Bl. R1, apt. 14, 3400 Cluj-Napoca
    completed the survey on September 9, 2000 using the following documentation:

    He visited the site September 9, 2000 and interviewed Jamriska Pavel, Nadlac [January 2003]


    NAGY BANYA: see Baia Mare
    NAGY ILONDA: see ILEANDA
    NAGY OLYNES: see ULIESU
    NAGY SELYK: see SEICA MARE
    NAGYAGYHALMAGY: see HALMAGIU
    NAGYARNEMEGYE: NIMIGEA DE JOS
    NAGYBANYA: see BAIA MARE
    NAGYBAROD: see BOROD
    NAGYBOROSNYO: see BOROSNEU MARE
    NAGYDERZSIDA: see BOBOTA
    NAGYHALMAGY: see HALMAGIU
    NAGYILONDA: see ILEANDA
    NAGYILVA: see ILVA MARE
    NAGYKAGYA: see CADEA
    NAGYKAROLY: see CAREI
    NAGYLAK: see NADLAC
    NAGYMADARASZ: see MADARAS
    NAGYNYILAS: see MILAS
    NAGYPELESKE: see PELES
    NAGYSAJO: see SIEU I
    NAGYSZEBEN: see Sibiu
    NAGYSZENTMIKLOS: Sannicolaul Mare
    NAGYSZENTPETER: see SANPETRU MARE
    NAGYSZALONTA: see SALONTA
    NAGYTARNA: see TARNA MARE
    NAGYVARAD: see ORADEA
    NAGYZERIND: see ZERIND
    NANTU: see HUREZU MARE
    NAPRAD: see NAPRADEA

    NAPRADEA: US Commission No. ROCE-0480 - Salaj County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located in Napradea, code 4696, judet Salaj, 4722 2319, 242.7 miles NNW of Bucharest and 15 km. from Jibou. Alternate name: Naprad (Hungarian), Rubendorf (German). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The 1850 Jewish population by census was 132, in 1857 was 119, in 1880 was 74, in 1900 was 110, in 1910 was 84, and in 1930 was 44. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehei, then in Simleul Silvaniei and on May 31, June 3 and 6 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

    The isolated rural/agricultural flat land 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. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem disturbing stones. 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. Vegetation is a serious threat, a lot of vegetation disturbing the graves.

    Cosmina Popa, Tatra Street 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: