In Steinbach am Glan a Jewish community existed until 1938/40. Its origin goes back at least to the time of the 18th century . With Schmul Levi a Jew is mentioned for the first time in 1638 in Glan-Münchweiler . In Steinbach there is a first mention by name in 1728, when Jacob Levi received a letter of protection for himself and his family. At that time, however, there were already other Jewish families in the village: in 1736 there were a total of 25 Jewish families in the county of von der Leyen, living mainly in Steinbach.