Jewish Cemeteries - Tarnów - painted gravestones today

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Tarnów

Today: Poland, in 1918 - 1939 Poland. Pre 1914 Asurto Hungary, pre 1795 Poland
Date: 2008
Photograph: David Bukholz
Email: bagnowka@yahoo.pl

"Here lies a modest and pious woman. In her deed she was pure. She did that which was pleasing for her husband, the late Ester Debora daughter of our teacher Eli of blessed memory. She died 4 Shevat 5700. May her soul be bound in the bond of everlasting life. Esther Debora Eizraer /Eizroer/ Ajzrae (?)." Very last word (surname) unclear at end - maybe your knowledge of Polish will help! Translated by Heidi M. Szpek, PhD


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