Dubossary Memorial Yizkor Book (Dubasari, Moldova) - Tran...
Rubin, Y. / Faerman, Sarah
The Jewish community of Dubossar and surrounding areas had existed for about 300 years, during which time a vibrant Jewish culture developed. Jews were artisans, merchants in grain, wine and fruit, they also grew tobacco. In 1897, there were 5, 220 Jews in Dubossary, 43% of the total population. At the beginning of the 20th century, the community operated a Talmud Torah, nine chederim, and four private schools. During the civil war in Russia o...