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List of Jews who settled in Bodzentyn in 1824
The first dentist in Bodzentyn: Chana Leizerowicz
Leibel Natan Goldberg was a producer of parquet floor
Abram Fryzeman served in Bodzentyn as a doctor
Fire brigade consisting of both Poles and Jews
The Jews of Bodzentyn captured in paintings
Young people engaged in scouting
Józef Piłsudski came to stay in 1914
Regained status of being a town
Famous paintings from the 19:th century
 
 
Note: With few exceptions the people mentioned by their names in this section are all connected to the Jewish Community of Bodzentyn.
 

List of Jews who settled in Bodzentyn in 1824

In 1824 some Jews settled in Bodzentyn even though at this time they were not allowed to own their houses and stores. These families are know as Abus Silbersztajn (Abush Zylbersztajn), Mordka Binensztok (Binshtok), Abram Fryzeman, Heinich Grinblat, Chaim Silberberg, Szmul Wstega, Mendel Goldmintz, Lewek Lutgarten, Chaim Grinspanholc, Mordka Wajngold, Kopel Grinblum, Mosiek Brothandel. All in all 50 people.
 

The first dentist in Bodzentyn: Chana Leizerowicz

In 1829 Bodzentyn received its first dentist; her name was Chana Leizerowicz (or Chana Lejzurowicz). She took her degree in Warsaw.
 

Leibel Natan Goldberg producer of parquet floor

At the time of the Austrian occupation (1755-1809) a man by the name Leibel Natan Goldberg is noted as a tradesman in the vicinity of Bodzentyn. He was renting a farm in Bronkowice and was producing pieces of parquet floor. These were to be transported to Gdansk. He was assisted by two sons and a daughter, who were not yet married.
 

Abram Fryzeman served in Bodzentyn as a doctor

Abram Fryzeman arrived in Bodzentyn from Szydlowo in 1819. He wrote a letter to the Mayor letting him know that he was a doctor and that he wished to put up a sign at the door. In 1826 he received a permission to operate as a doctor, and was able to serve as such until 1831. During this time he also instructed his son in law, Majer Szuch, in the profession.
 

Fire brigade consisting of both Poles and Jews

The Jews and Poles of Bodzentyn were mutually interested in the safety of their little town, thus they united their forces in the local fire brigade. There was indeed a serious occasion in 1917 when the flames threatened to consume most of the houses. In the fire many people lost their dear homes; also the synagogue was destroyed.
 

The Jews of Bodzentyn captured in paintings

In this painting by Józef Fafarski, a local Polish artist in Bodzentyn, one may see some of the Jews in the little town:
 

© Stefan Rachtan.
 

Young people engaged in scouting

Even in 1914 there were scout movements in Bodzentyn. The Jewish one was called Raitar.
 

Józef Piłsudski came to stay in 1914

There is a sign at one street in Bodzentyn named after Józef
Piłsudski. It commemorates his stay in the village in September 1914. Piłsudski was then a commander-in chief of polish troops being part of the Austro-Hungarian army. He arrived at Bodzentyn with his regiments after the capture of Kielce and stayed in the house of the church organist for a few days.
 

There is a story about Jozef PiÅ‚sudski; that he was hidden during a time of danger by some Jews by the family name Szafir in Bodzentyn. However, no facts have been found so far to support this tale. © Ewa Wymark.
 

Regained status of being a town

Between the years 1869 and 1994 Bodzentyn had an official status of a village. An unsuccessful attempt of a restoration of the town status was made in 1925. However in 1995 Bodzentyn regained its status as a small town.
 
 
Famous paintings from the 19:th century
You may indeed find Bodzentyn in the famous paintings of the renowned local Polish painter by the name Jozef Szermentowski. Press this line to see some of his works.