The security of the Krnov Jewish Cemetery is essential to preventing further destruction of the cemetery through vandalism.  The first step is to repair the walls and front entrance gate.  Ing. Jan Stejskal, who lives in the area, has gotten detailed estimates of the cost to secure the cemetery.  He will also be in a position to supervise the work and make sure it is done properly.  Please note:  All money specified is in U.S. denominations
 

• The gate will be metal and will measures 3 1/2  meters by 2 meters.
• The cost of repair will be $410

• The wall will be 70 meters long and 2 meters tall.
• The cost is for repair, when possible, or replacement.
• The work will consist of digging a foundation and cementing it; a building a retaining wall.
• The main wall will be 2 meters tall and made of brick covered in cement.
• This wall will cost approximately $8,767.

• The wall is 40 meters long and is made of bricks and stones.
• Part of the wall is down and they are trying to save what they can of the remaining wall and fix the broken areas.
• This wall will cost $3,425 to repair.

When the repairs have been completed to the walls and gate, then the next project will be the repair of the actual tombstones.
 
 

Information supplied and donated by Ing. Jan Stejskal, President of the Krnov Synagogue Community Group.  This information was translated by Daniela Kutra and edited by Melody Katz. Please note: There could be errors in this document due to translation problems!

Copyright © 2001 Melody Katz