Memorial Book of Krynki (Krynki, Poland)

Krynki, located on an important route between Kraków and Grodno, had a significant Jewish

presence since the 17th century. Josif Giel established a wool and flannel factory here in 1827;

it was soon joined by other factories, including 14 leather tanneries and 8 leather works. By the

end of the 19th century, Krynki had about 5,000 inhabitants, 88-90% Jewish. The community had five

synagogues, two Hasidic prayer houses, over a dozen cheders, a yeshiva, a hospital and nursery, and social

and aid o...