Beeskow

The Prussian Jewish Edict of 1812 made it possible for the nine Jews living in the Beeskow-Storkow district since the end of the 17th century to obtain Prussian citizenship. With this legal acceptance into the population, Jews were given the chance to integrate into life. They were able to pursue higher education and careers in politics and business.

Through family foundations and influxes, Beeskow already counted 55 Jewish members in the community in 1853. In 1860, the construction of a synagogue was begun, the opening of which took place in 1867. Due to a strong exodus of Jews to larger cities and the loss of older community members, the Jewish community had to dissolve. In order to be able to hold a service, ten male and adult members of the congregation were needed. These were no longer available at the end of World War II. In the 1930s, the synagogue was sold and converted into a residential building by the new owners.