Lodz fell under Russian control in the 1820’s. A cemetery was opened from 1811 until 1892, unfortunately it was destroyed in World War II. At that time, the Jewish community began to be organized and had built a synagogue. This number increased, by 1809 (while under Prussian Rule), to about 100 and to 259 in 1820. In 1793, there were 11 Jews living in Lodz. Jews began settling Lodz in the late 1700’s. Jews first began settling in Lodz in the late 18th century. Lodz is the third-largest city in Poland, located approximately 85 miles south of Warsaw. Virtual Jewish World: Table of Contents| Europe| Poland
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