Jews of Bucovina

historical sketch

Northern Bukovina region of Romania.
In 1359 - 1774 years, was part of Moldavia, and in 1774 - 1918 years - in the Austrian Empire.
In 1918 became part of Romania.
Since 1940, Bukovina was divided into North, which is composed of modern Ukraine, and South, as part of Romania.
The Jewish community existed in Bukovina from ancient times.
Bukovina Jewry has made a significant contribution to the development of Hasidic movement since the beginning of the XVIII century, culture in idysh XIX-XX century.
In 1897, the World Zionist Congress was attended by three delegates from the Jews of Bukovina.
Bukovina Jews survived the Holocaust during the Second World War, after which many emigrated to Israel.
The book is designed for readers interested in the history of the Jewish people.