Jews are first mentioned in Schwerin in the mid-14th century. The Jewish population reached a peak of about 400 in the 1870's. By the time of the Nazis took power in 1933, the Jewish population had declined to about 150. During Kristallnacht, the synagogue and Jewish stores were destroyed. In 1939, only 38 Jews remained. In 1942, all but seven Jews were deported. Below is a postcard from 1899 which depicts scenes from Schwerin, including the synagogue.
Spector, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust, P. 1153-54
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