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Dombrowa was established in the 17th century, with a first wooden synagogue in 1697. This important Hassidic community was led by the Hassidic Rabbis of the Unger family. The largest synagogue in Malopolska was built here in 1865. (pictured above in an early postcard) |
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By 1900, Dombrowa had a Jewish population of 2,418 (80% of total), a Baron Hirsch school (150 students) and a Yeshiva (60 students). It was also a center for the Zionist movement. |
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Following the separation of Galicia in WWI, the town was renamed Dabrowa Tarnowska. The Jewish population was destroyed by the Nazis in 1942, also taking many Polish lives. A beautiful coexistence between the Jewish people and their Polish friends changed forever. |
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The magnificent Dabrowa Boznica Synagoga, long abandoned and deteriorating, is now under renovation. Designed with beautiful Italian-painted frescos (panoramie) that have survived since 1865, it will soon become a new museum. We will keep this web page updated to provide our Dabrowa family and friends with more information as it is available. |
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Dabrowa Tarnowska is approximately 10 miles north of Tarnow, Poland (not to be confused with other towns named Dabrowa!) |
Other Names
Population
| Year | Total | Jews |
| 1830 | 4060 | 978 |
| 1845 | 5348 | 993 |
| 1880 | 3219 | 1882 |
| 1900 | 3000 | 2418 |
| 1910 | 3028 | 2403 |
| 1921 | 2660 | 2099 |
| 1939 | 6117 | 2400 |
Population (after the Holocaust): 4520
General Information
History
The Dombrowa Boznica Synagogue and Restoration Project
The Jewish Cemetery of Dabrowa Tarnowska
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