Mezzuzah from Chelmno
Object numberM2025/007:032
TitleMezzuzah from Chelmno
DescriptionMezzuzah (containing both case and parchment) described upon donation as 'from Chelmno'.
The exact origins of this object remain unknown. Chelmno was home to 33 Jews pre-war and more living in Kolo, a nearby village. At Chelmno today, there are large pits filled with the belongings of those who were murdered. Experts speculate Jews could have brought mezzuzahs and other religious items with the hope of use at their new destination.
The exact origins of this object remain unknown. Chelmno was home to 33 Jews pre-war and more living in Kolo, a nearby village. At Chelmno today, there are large pits filled with the belongings of those who were murdered. Experts speculate Jews could have brought mezzuzahs and other religious items with the hope of use at their new destination.
Production placePoland
Production periodWorld War II (1939-1945)
Subjectdeath, Jewish life, concentration camps, concealed objects, deportation mass executions, extermination camps
Object nameMezzuzah
Dimensions
- height: 100.00 mm
width: 19.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum collection, donated by the Kleinlehrer family in memory of Aron and Helen Kleinlehrer.
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.