KRAKÓW
UL. ORZESZKOWEJ 10
$250.00
| Size | 7,08” long / 1,18” wide |
|---|---|
| Material | Bronze |
| Class | Unique |
Description
The trace of mezuzah
new mezuzah - bronze cast of the trace
The story hidden behind
the home
The trace has been found by: Krakuska Krakow City Guide
Mezuzah trace historical research by: Marta Maćkowiak
the family
At Orzeszkowej 10 lived and Józef Nechemia Kornitzer – the last prewar Rabbi of Jewish community in Kraków. Józef was born in Kraków on December 12th, 1880 and was a grandson of another known Rabbi from Kraków – Szymon Schreiber. Józef Kornitzer died on April 28th, 1933 in Kraków. His son, Samuel Kornitzer, was a dayan and was killed during the war. After the research MI POLIN is 99% sure that mezuzah trace came from the Rabbis pre-war home.
the family
In apartment number 10 lived Hirsz Ajzensztadt, a member of city council. Another person who lived in Orzeszkowej 10 was Milka Friedman. Most likely she was a daughter of Wolf and Lea. She was killed during the war and survived by her brother, Elias Friedman.
