Memorial Book of Krynki (Krynki, Poland)
Palmer, Michael / Rabin, D.
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, ...