Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
| Latitude | 50°0′0″N |
| Longitude | 8°16′16″E |
| City | Mainz |
| State/ Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Deutschland |
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The Jewish community of Mainz dates to the 10th century CE.
Rabbi Gershom ben Judah (960-1040) taught in Mainz.
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In the 12th century, the Jews of Mainz, Speyer and Worms created a supreme council to set standards in Jewish law and education.
The Jewish population of Mainz were sometimes they were allowed freedom and were protected; at other times, they were persecuted.
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In 1462, they were expelled, invited to return, and expelled again in 1474.
Outbreak of the Black Death were usually blamed on the Jews, inciting pogroms and massacres.
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In March, 1933, a detachment from the National Socialist Party in Worms brought the party to Mainz.
They hoisted the swastika on all public buildings and began to denounce the Jewish population in the newspapers.
Web Links
| Type | Url | Description |
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| Web Home | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainz | Mainz, on Wikipedia |