In 1944 there were close to 25,000 Jews in Oradea, going about their daily lives. They could have expected to stay in Oradea for the rest of their days and beyond.

In 2010 Jewish burial land was transferred to the local Council for other uses as it would no longer be needed by the few remaining Jews of Oradea.

How did these people disappear?

What did they do for Oradea?

Does their legacy exist today?

When and where did they go?

Did they go of their own free will?

Did people try to help them?

Do we remember these men, women and children of Oradea and how?

Why should we care?

Has it happened since?

Could it happen again?

How do we prevent prejudice and intolerance?

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July 2026

The Founding members of Asociatia Tikvah decided in June 2023 to start the process of dissolving their not for profit association. It is a process which takes several months. It was finally concluded in May 2024 and the Asociatia no longer exists.

A number of volunteers have come forward to maintain this website as it contains many unique contributions and they do not wish it be unavailable for families of those lost in the Holocaust, researchers, teachers and the general public who may wish to know about this dark period of history of Oradea and Northern Transylvania.

However, we have created a new website to hold this essential information in the Romanian language. It will be launched shortly in August 2026 and you can search for Tikvah Oradea. Also see our Facebook.

 https://www.facebook.com/tikvahoradea

 

 

 

 

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