Jewish cemetery

Explore my ancestors' home town

In April 2017 I visited the cemetery, obtaining the key from the Museum. Looked round the graves amongst the very wet grass. Couldn't find any for my ancestors. But I must visit again, to see the su...

In Search of my Ancestors

My visit to the Jewish Cemetery in Tarnow was very personal and profound. Two of my family members were buried there; one a prominent member of the Jewish Community whose headstone had been restored. ...

Well worth a visit

We spent a few hours in this historic and recently renovated Jewish cemetery in Tarnow. There are well laid out pathways and educational signs to guide you throughout this large and historic cemetery....

Important historical site

We took part in an excursion provided on the occasion of the cemetery opening to the public. The history of the place (and the Tarnow Jewish population) is impressive and simultaneously very sad. The ...

Jewish cemetery a little outside the old town

Not far, a little outside town, I also visited the Jewish Cemetery. One of the largest and oldest in Poland, it was also closed, but I was able to peer over the low wall the large amount of headstones...