Novhorod-Siverskyy New Jewish Cemetery

The exact period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown. It cannot be found marked on old maps of the region. The oldest preserved tombstone dates to the early 20th century, from which it can be inferred the cemetery was founded during that era. According to the Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage, the older part of the cemetery was demolished during war time, with the tombstones being used to pave Sverdlova Street.

The exact period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown. It cannot be found marked on old maps of the region. The oldest preserved tombstone dates to the early 20th century, therefore it can be presumed that the cemetery was founded around that time. According to the Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries in Europe, the older section of the cemetery was demolished during the war and the tombstones were used for the pavements.