Újfehértó, Hungary
also known as: Ratzfert (German/Yiddish) 47°48' N / 21°41' E
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Újfehértó was part of the Kingdom of Hungary (11th century - 1918) with the name of Új-Fehértó in the Szabolcs megyé (county) and today part of Hungary with the name of Újfehértóin the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg megyé (county), Észak-alföldi régió (province). Other spellings/names for Újfehértó are: Micske and Új fehértó. In Yiddish, Újfehértó was known as Ratzfert . Újfehértó is located about 10 miles S of Nyíregyháza, Hungary.
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~ History ~
Jews settled in Újfehértó early in the 18th century, most trading in farm produce.
The Hasidim of Újfehértó were led by Rabbi Shalom Eliezer HALBERSTAM of Zanz.
In 1870, a Jewish school opened.
In 1877, the population of Újfehértó was 6,997 made up of Hungarians, Rusyns and Jews and comprised the following religions: Roman Catholic (1,695), Greek Orthodox (2,040), Agnostic (109), Reformed (2,480) and Jewish (673).
By 1920, the Jewish population had reached 1,303, 11% of the total population of Újfehértó.
On 17 May 1944, the 400 Jewish families living in Újfehértó were deported to Auschwitz via Nyirjes and Sima.
Source (portions): The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust, (2001), p. 1357

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Created by: Marshall J. KATZ, USA / Compiled by: Eugene KATZ, USA with assistance from Jozsef BUCZKO, Hungary Magic Toolbox Amos Israel ZEZMER, France and the following JewishGen members/descendants and contributors of Újfehértó Jewish families: Marc L. GREENBERG, USA Eugene KATZ, USA Itzik KATZ, Israel Esther LEVINSON, Israel Paul LINHARDT, USA Louis SCHONFELD, USA Peter TOTH-ABRI, Hungary

Updated: 25 May 09

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