Uhrineves Timeline

1670
Earliest written record of a Jewish Community in Uhříněves.
1702
The register of salt consumers in Bohemia records that the estate of Uhříněves and the town of Ríčany had 14 Jews older than 10 years of age residing there (Christians older than 10 years numbered 2,341).
1718
Oldest existing gravestone in the cemetery – Gumpl, son of Fejbl.
1724
First wooden prayer hall erected.
1727
The so-called “Familiant Register” of the Uhříněves Estate mentions 16 permitted Jewish families between mid-1700 and mid-1800. (The “Familiant Law” of 1727 stipulated the maximum number of Jewish families permitted to reside within the Czech Kingdom – Bohemia 8,541, Moravia 5,106.)
1780
Prayer hall (ohel) constructed at cemetery.
1810
Prayer hall built in a private house.
1848
Synagogue building completed in late classical style.
1880
According to the census there were 47 Jews (2.9% of all residents).
1892
Daniel Kohn, the first rabbi of the community, died.
1892
Josef Beykovsky became chairman of the community.
1912
Josef Rezek appointed chairman of the community, Adolph Urbach appointed rabbi.
1924
The town chronicle recorded all businessmen and tradesmen, which included the following Jews:

• Bedřich Adler ran a general store and textile store (135 Pražská Street).
• Josef Rezek owned a general store and a bar (241 Zámecká Street).
• Ludvík Dux had a textile and shoe store (71 Pražská Street).
• Jindřich Poláček had a textile store (13 Pitkovická).
• Viktor Kraus had a textile and shoe store (158 Pražská Street).
• Oskar Kraus was the local butcher and charcutier (328 Benická).
• Wantoch brothers made liqueurs (11 Pražská Street).
• MVDr. Leo Roubíček was the local vet (136 Zižkova).

1930
According to the census there were 55 Jews (1.23% of all residents).
1939
On March 16, Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia and from Prague Castle proclaimed Bohemia and Moravia a German protectorate.
1940
Jewish children were not allowed in school and the synagogue was closed down.
1941
From 1 September all Jews had to wear the yellow Star of David.
1942
1st Day of Rosh Hashanah (12 September) the remaining 36 Jews of Uhříněves were deported on transport “Bg” from Prague to Terezin.
1945
It is recorded in the Terezin Memorial Book that five Jews from Uhříněves survived.