Waldhilbersheim
General information: First Jewish presence: 18th century; peak Jewish population: 90 in 1858; Jewish population in 1933: unknown (25 in 1937)
Summary: The Jewish community of Waldhilbersheim was established
at some point during the 18th century. Later, in the 19th
century, local Jews formed a joint community with the
Jews of neighboring Heddesheim. Communal institutions
included a small synagogue, a school for religious studies
and a cemetery. In Waldhilbersheim, one official served as
teacher, chazzan and shochet.
In September 1910, the joint community inaugurated
a new synagogue in Waldhilbersheim. The synagogue, a
plain brick structure, was vandalized on November 10, 1938
(Pogrom Night), its ritual objects were stolen. Although the
house of worship was subsequently sold, it has since then
been declared a historical monument.
According to Yad Vashem, seven Waldhilbersheim Jews
perished during the years 1933 to 1945.
Author / Sources: Fred Gottlieb
Sources: AJ, LJG
Sources: AJ, LJG
Located in: rhineland-palatinate