Overview
The Jewish Community of Dabrowice
Source: Pinkas Hakehillot Polin: Dabrowice
Dabrowice, given town status about 1455, continued to develop in the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century. However, the development decreased; in 1870, Dabrowice (Dombrowice) lost its town status.
In the middle of the 18th century, the ruling government wanted to stimulate growth in Dabrowice. So, the government made it easier for several Jewish families to settle there. In 1793, there were 3 Jewish butchers, one baker, 4 tailors and 2 merchants. The Jews of Dabrowice belonged to the Jewish community in Leczyca (Lenczyca).
During the Nazi occupation, the Dabrowice Jewish population was transferred to Kutno in June 1940. This took place a short time before the establishment of the ghetto in Kutno. READ MORE Pinkas Hakehillot Polin: Dabrowice, and READ MORE Jewish Gen Kutno Yizkor Book [including Dabrowice].
Resources
- “The Jewish Community of Dabrowice”, Chapter in the Kutno and Surroundings Yizkor book
- JRI-Poland Town Page for Dabrowice
- “What Little Remains in Dabrowice” from ADJCP President Marysia Galbraith’s Uncovering Jewish Heritage blog
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