International Survey of Jewish Monuments
In an effort to determine how the French have administered over their cemeteries,
ISJM has awarded a grant of $500 to Isabelle Meidinger, a French doctoral student,
to allow her to travel to many Jewish cemeteries in France. Because of the peculiarities
of French burial laws, in conjunction with the necessities of Halakhic laws,
Jewish cemeteries in France have had an erratic history. In some instances,
a Jewish community had control over its cemeteries and burial plots. In others,
Jews had no voice whatsoever. Ms. Meidinger's research will attempt to discern
any patterns underlying these policies.
International Survey of Jewish
Monuments
c/o Jewish Heritage Research Center Box 210, 118 Julian Pl. Syracuse, New York 13210-3419, USA tel: (315) 474-2350 fax: (315) 474-2347 |
Last updated: January 11, 2003