Żydzi w miastach ziemi sanockiej pod koniec XVIII wieku – liczebność, rozmieszczenie, pozycja społeczno-prawna

Abstract

The article discusses the number, distribution, social status and legal position of the Jewish population living in the towns of Sanok region at the end of the 18th century. The basis of considerations were military censuses from 1772–1799 and descriptions of cities from 1789. Most Jews were in Lesko, Dobromil, Dynów, Rymanów, Baligród and Ustrzyki. Almost 3/4 of the total number of Jews living in all the cities of the Sanok region were concentrated in these cities. There was also a very high percentage of Jews in relation to the population of these cities, ranging from 30 to 50%. The social and legal status of Jews from the cities of Sanok region was the same as in the whole of Galicia. They had personal freedom, but were subject to numerous restrictions, including not being allowed to hold municipal offices. With a few exceptions, they were required to pay rent on their homes.