Jewish Cemetery in Toszek

The Jewish cemetery in Toszek lies on Wielowiejska Street and covers about 0.2 hectares. It was founded in the first half of the 19th century. Eight standing matzevot survive from the time of the Jewish community.

Destruction and what remains

The cemetery was destroyed during the Second World War. Eight standing gravestones in the form of matzevot, that is stone slabs with Hebrew inscriptions, have survived to this day.

Graves of the composer's family

Hirschel Wachsmann (1783-1856) and Ernestine Blumenthal (1792-1855) are buried here. They were the grandparents of Franz Waxman, a film composer and two-time Oscar winner.

Practical information

• Address: Wielowiejska Street, Toszek.
• The cemetery is a burial ground, so the same conduct applies as in any necropolis. It is worth checking the rules of entry with the town office.
• About one and a half kilometres away stands Toszek Castle.