The Jewish community in Munich dates from the 12th century. However, by the end of the 15th century, Jews were excluded from the area, and it was not until the end of the 18th century that Jews were permitted to settle in significant numbers. By the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, Jews were prominent in the cultural life of the city. After World War I, Munich became a hotbed of anti-semetic activity and Nazi activity. By the time of the Nazi takeover, there were about 10,000 Jews in the city. By May, 1938, about 3,500 Jews had emigrated. During the war, about 4,500 Jews were deported, with only about 300 returning after the war. A new community was founded in 1945, and by 1970, this community had grown to about 3,500.
The postcards below depict the synagogue located in Herzog Max-Strasse (next to the Kunstlerhaus). This synagogue was erected between 1884-87 on designs from Albert Schmidts. The synagogue was destroyed in 1938.
The above is a Tuck Postcard
Postcard postmarked March 15, 1912
Postcard postmarked August 29, 1920
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