Katowice's Jewish Community was officially set up in 1866. This small centre run by a handful of brave individuals serves as a prayer house and also contains the city's only kosher kitchen. Volunteers provide a meals-on-wheels service for the elderly and disabled and take care of 20 Jewish cemeteries in the region.

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• Avecita Cieplinski - Middletown 13 August 2011
  The most important Rabbi prior to the Second World War was Rabbi Chameides. There is also already a book called "The Jews of Upper Silesia" that has more the details for you to know.