The Jews who lived there formed a small kahal subordinate to the district kahal in Tykocin. In 1765, it had 88 members. The following decades saw the community grow in numbers. In 1807, 107 Jews lived in Brzozów, and in 1897, already 157, which constituted 20.5% of the total population.

 In the 19th century - unfortunately, we did not know precisely when - the Jewish community of Niemirów established its cemetery. It was located outside the town, on the right side of the road leading to Krynki, on the Bug River. In 1937, its location was shown on a map issued by the Military Geographical Institute. The area was probably about 0.5 ha. The cemetery was fenced off.

After World War II, the cemetery was closed. The gravestones have been removed. Perhaps this was because of the proximity to the border. To this day, only single fragments of tombstones can be seen on the site, no longer bearing any traces of inscriptions. The whole area is covered with forest. The historical boundaries are blurred, with only some traces of the fence left - pieces of stone cemented together.

The Description

The Jewish cemetery in Niemirów has not been marked so far. It can be reached by driving east on Cmentarna Street (Polish: ul. Cmentarna) or an extension of Brzeska Street (Polish: ul. Brzeska), and after joining the two roads, turning right into the forest. The stone and concrete remains of the fence may provide a further clue.

The cemetery is located in an area listed in the register of immovable monuments with decision no. A-574 dated 14.04.1978. The State Treasury (State Forests, Nurzec Forest District) is the plot owner.

Właściciel praw autorskich do opisu: Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich POLIN.