Jewish Cemetery in Sosnowiec-Rudna

The new Jewish cemetery in Sosnowiec lies in the Rudna district, at Gospodarcza 1. It forms part of the Multi-denominational Cemetery and covers about a hectare. The site is surrounded by a masonry fence.

What survived the war

The cemetery was destroyed during the Second World War. About 300 gravestones have survived to this day, which shows the scale of the losses, since the necropolis served the large Jewish community of old Sosnowiec. On the site stands a monument commemorating the murdered Jews.

Care of the place

The cemetery is looked after by the Jewish Religious Community in Katowice. Anyone who wishes to see the gravestones should find out from the custodian before the visit on what terms the cemetery is open. The same conduct applies here as in any cemetery.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Gospodarcza 1, Sosnowiec-Rudna.
• The site is enclosed by a wall; check the entrance and the hours with the custodian before your visit.
• Custodian: the Jewish Religious Community in Katowice.