About This Project
This incredible book was originally published in Yiddish in 1952 in Paris by Former Residents of Lublin in Paris. It's a 695-page collection of material from 56 authors, many of whom share their firsthand experiences before, during, and after the Holocaust. The book offers a comprehensive history of Lublin spanning from the 17th to the 20th centuries, delving into cultural life, the Zionist Movement, health, banking, and professional institutions. It also covers the impact of World War II and the destruction of Lublin, as well as a report on Maidanek. Plus, you'll find moving testimonies of Lublin Jews about their experiences as partisans, along with a memorial section for those who lost loved ones in the town of Lublin.
Historical Significance
This book is a vibrant collection of many voices. The original authors had many reasons to write their stories, and those reasons are still significant today. They start by describing how Lublin fits into the framework of Jewish history and then go on to depict the development of Jewish life between the two world wars, covering topics such as politics, Zionism, communism, and sports.
A Table of Contents has been prepared and translated. There is a lot more content in the book that has not been translated yet, but it should be translated so that the authors' message can be preserved and made available to English speakers.
Project Details
This project is intended to result in the translation, into English, of the portions of the Lublin Yizkor Book that have not yet been translated. The full Table of Contents is available at the JewishGen Yizkor Book Project.
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