Jewish Cemetery
Jewish Cemetery
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,162 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Jews counted at a time as much as 60% of the population of Kishinev, today named Chisinau.
This of course could not remain tolerated and therefore the famous pogroms of 1903-1905, these being the warnings for the soon to come Holocaust.
As a result there are today very few Jews in Chisinau and only the Jewish Cemetery remains a testimony of the past, an incredible testimony.
The taxi driver we asked to take us there told us that the cemetery was closed, locked, impossible to visit but we insisted. We went there and eventually found the entrance from Milano street...
And there we found tens of thousands of graves.
Many desecrated, many others destroyed (I've read that the stones were taken to build houses), many others simply burnt.
In fact the place is not maintained at all, or almost at all.
This a European Jungle of bushes, wild plants, trees, some of them even fallen, probably as a result of storms.
You have to fight your way in the path, a machete would indeed be useful, between dense rows of graves which so many of them are simply unreachable or hidden...
The experience is absolutely unbelievable...
But why is it a place that I so strongly recommend to visit ?
Why is it a must see in Kishinev or Chisinau ?
Simply as an act of remembrance, solidarity and communion with a tragic fate.
On many graves you can see pictures of the deceased, black and white pictures, old, faded, it's like traveling in time and seeing the faces of a people which has almost completely disappeared.
Yes, it is a journey in the past, walking between faces of another time, in an absolute silence not even disturbed by birds or the wind...surreal..
Yes, it could be defined as surreal.
But I've been there and it is real.
And I do know that if I travel again in eastern Europe, in Ukraine or Romania, I will keep a day and take the night train to Chisinau to pay my respect to this place and the so many people who use to live there a not so easy life.
This of course could not remain tolerated and therefore the famous pogroms of 1903-1905, these being the warnings for the soon to come Holocaust.
As a result there are today very few Jews in Chisinau and only the Jewish Cemetery remains a testimony of the past, an incredible testimony.
The taxi driver we asked to take us there told us that the cemetery was closed, locked, impossible to visit but we insisted. We went there and eventually found the entrance from Milano street...
And there we found tens of thousands of graves.
Many desecrated, many others destroyed (I've read that the stones were taken to build houses), many others simply burnt.
In fact the place is not maintained at all, or almost at all.
This a European Jungle of bushes, wild plants, trees, some of them even fallen, probably as a result of storms.
You have to fight your way in the path, a machete would indeed be useful, between dense rows of graves which so many of them are simply unreachable or hidden...
The experience is absolutely unbelievable...
But why is it a place that I so strongly recommend to visit ?
Why is it a must see in Kishinev or Chisinau ?
Simply as an act of remembrance, solidarity and communion with a tragic fate.
On many graves you can see pictures of the deceased, black and white pictures, old, faded, it's like traveling in time and seeing the faces of a people which has almost completely disappeared.
Yes, it is a journey in the past, walking between faces of another time, in an absolute silence not even disturbed by birds or the wind...surreal..
Yes, it could be defined as surreal.
But I've been there and it is real.
And I do know that if I travel again in eastern Europe, in Ukraine or Romania, I will keep a day and take the night train to Chisinau to pay my respect to this place and the so many people who use to live there a not so easy life.
Written 28 July 2012
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NoniPoni
22 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
I hunted this place down because of a family connection and it was the most moving experience. The cemetery is overgrown yet still stunningly beautiful - though do prepare yourself for the signs of neglect that come with nature reclaiming the cemetery. We spent ages quietly and solemnly wandering, and found the synagogue by following the directions others have left on this page. I'd recommend insect repellant if visiting in warmer months, and take an address and a Google map picture if taking a taxi - many locals don't even know this area and it can be a little hard to find, despite being five minutes from the town centre.
Written 25 May 2017
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Jerrold L
Toronto, Canada91 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
For those interested in Jewish travel, the Chisinau Jewish cemetery is worth a visit. Parts are overgrown, and it is extremely large. It certainly adds to the experience of Chisinau. There is a section where you can see the graves of those killed in the pogrom.
Written 12 July 2019
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Fareed H
Palestinian Territories134 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
The Jewish cemetery there is jewishs Who were killed in the war with Nazism in World War II A memorial from the Government of Israel commemorates the victims of the war
Written 3 July 2017
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Richard J
Omaha166 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
This is a huge cemetery, about 1 million sq. meters, started about 200 years ago. Although badly overgrown with foliage, the graves are in numbered sections, and if you can find him, the caretaker can help you find a specific grave if you know the exact spelling. There is an old chapel, but the inside is destroyed and only the walls are standing. Most touching was the monument to the people killed and Torahs desecrated in the 1903 pogrom. It has the 10 Commandments on it. Follow the path to the left past the old chapel to find it. There are even some new headstones for people who died in the past, probably erected by either local relatives or foreign descendants. Although sad to see how overgrown it is, the cemetery is a memorial of the Jewish citizens who once numbered over 100,000 before the pogroms and then the Holocaust resulted in the murder or emigration of almost all of them.
There are still a few thousand Jews in Chisenau with a synagogue, cultural center, etc.
Elsewhere in Chisinau there is also a Martyr's Memorial for the victims of the 1941 ghetto, and a separate memorial to the victims of the 1903 pogrom. Both were sculpted by a local Jewish artist named Applebaum, and erected in the 1990's.
There are still a few thousand Jews in Chisenau with a synagogue, cultural center, etc.
Elsewhere in Chisinau there is also a Martyr's Memorial for the victims of the 1941 ghetto, and a separate memorial to the victims of the 1903 pogrom. Both were sculpted by a local Jewish artist named Applebaum, and erected in the 1990's.
Written 8 September 2014
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,713 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This is a 1 hour walk from the town centre. On a larger map of Chişinău find Strada Milano. The entrance is on this street after the new tower blocks. Start climbing up and the street veers sharp right. You will see the high cemetery walls and then a metal gate on left. Once inside make a sharp left and walk to the abandoned synagogue. Look out for the bullet holes. The Nazis shot Jews against these walls. The graves are mostly overgrown. We did see an elderly couple tending to one grave. There were a couple of younger guys near the synagogue who disappeared as we arrived so perhaps be a little cautious if you are alone. I loved this place - a hidden part of Chişinău’s history.
Written 27 October 2018
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ElizabethJK
Australia2,360 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
Let's be honest: there's not that much to see in central Chisinau. So if you're here for any length of time, you'll want to find other things to see. I walked out from the city center to the Jewish Cemetery in about 1 hour 20 minutes (which included time to stop to look at and take photos of things along the way). Make sure you have printed maps from Google Maps beforehand or else have roaming service on your phone to access Google Maps to find the cemetery, as it's not on a main road. I got there by turning off Strada Ion Creanga at the far end of Paruc Dendrariu, followed Strada Eugen Coco, staying on it until I had passed the tennis courts, and then turned left onto Strada Milano. If you stay on Strada Milano as it veers to the right, you'll soon come to the entrance to the cemetery on your left. (This should all make sense if you look at Google Maps.)
I was travelling by myself and arrived at the cemetery about 10am on a Monday. There weren't many people around and you couldn't see very far in any direction once inside the cemetery, so I was keeping one eye over my shoulder and didn't linger there too long, staying only about 15 minutes.
Nonethless, it was a very atmospheric location, with many beautiful headstones. So if you're looking for something different to see in Chisinau, I recommend a trip out here.
I was travelling by myself and arrived at the cemetery about 10am on a Monday. There weren't many people around and you couldn't see very far in any direction once inside the cemetery, so I was keeping one eye over my shoulder and didn't linger there too long, staying only about 15 minutes.
Nonethless, it was a very atmospheric location, with many beautiful headstones. So if you're looking for something different to see in Chisinau, I recommend a trip out here.
Written 29 August 2016
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Gary L
Portland, OR721 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Not to be missed. There is a closed abandoned synagogue in the cemetery where the Jews were shot by the Nazis. You can see the bullet holes in the concrete. Graves dating back to the 1800s. Only one third of the cemetary remains--houses were built over some of the old graves
Written 19 May 2016
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deathbyblackcat
birmingham408 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
We walked here since we were struggling to find anything to do. It was worth it. So many graves and sadly, left to nature and as a result has become overgrown and unkept. Still interesting though. I would have liked to have known some information about the place though.
Written 4 September 2015
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krys_k
London, UK667 contributions
I couldn't find this on the first attempt. I misread a map and ended up on a tour of the outter reaches of Chisinau, which was itself an interesting detour as I ended up seeing parts of the city I wouldn't have normally seen. On the second attempt ended up on the north side and had to climb the wall to get in thinking there wasn't actually an entrance, only to find the entrance on the south side! The cemetery is quite beautiful despite being overgrown, in fact, I think if it wasn't so ruined, it wouldn't be so interesting. The shame was that there wasn't a guide to give us background and history and so we felt we missed out on the bigger picture, will need to look up on the Internet.
Written 17 April 2015
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אני מאוד חפץ לדעת על סבתא שקבורה בבית הקברות בשנת לערך 1920 - 1939
אשמח באם תעזרו לי כי אם יהיה לי יותר מידע אשמח לבקר
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Written 2 July 2018
Svetlan G
Brooklyn, New York
захоронение семьи: Израиля Лазаревичa Мичник, Фейги/ Фанни Абрамовны Мичник, дочери Розалия Израилевна Мичник их других членов семьи Мичников?
Written 25 June 2015
Svetlan G
Brooklyn, New York
захоронение семьи: Израиля Лазаревичa Мичник, Фейги/ Фанни Абрамовны Мичник, дочери Розалия Израилевна Мичник их других членов семьи Мичников
Written 25 June 2015
Так просто Вам никто не ответит, кладбища еврейские в Кишинёве старые и закрытые. Есть кладбище, на месте которого уже сквер (например в районе Скулянка, напротив обувной фабрики Зориле)). Надо на месте в архиве искать
Written 26 June 2015
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