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Submitted by Yair Ben Abou

Information Picture Question
Category: Translation - Tombstone
Approval Date: 5/6/2026 4:21 PM
Family Surname:
Town: Korczyna
Date of Image: 1889?
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Hello,

I would greatly appreciate help with reading and translating the Hebrew inscription on the attached gravestone.

Location: Korczyna Jewish cemetery (Poland)
Grave reference: Sector krczn, row 3, number 24 (marked “24” on the stone)

The stone is quite worn, so any help — even partial readings — would be extremely valuable.

Many thanks in advance for your time and expertise.

Best regards,
Yair

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On  Response 
5/6/2026 5:31 PM I believe that the name of the deceased was TZVI. I'm afraid that I cannot even guess at any of the other text.
5/7/2026 9:47 AM The name looks like Tuvia (spelled טובי׳ in the text) son of Nisan (easier seen in the acrostic) died on 30 Nisan (1st day of new moon of Iyar) 5649?. With some computer work the stone looks mostly legible. Good luck.

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