Lost Treasures: The Wooden Synagogues of Eastern Europe The Artwork of Bill Farran

Yabluniv, Ukraine - Sumi-e Style Brush Painting

Yiddish: Yablanov

Yabluniv is a small town on the Luchka River in the Carpathian Mountains whose local population was heavily Jewish and included Hutsuls, Ukrainians and Hungarians.

During the 19th Century the Jewish community of Yabluniv grew, reaching its highest number during the 1890's. From that point it began to dwindle because of migration to the larger cities and overseas countries. This process intensified during WWI because of injuries inflicted on the Jews during intense fighting between Austria-Hungry, Germany and Russia. Before WWI Yabluniv was part of Austria-Hungry, and after World War I the region became part of Poland. In the years between the First World War and World War II life became difficult for Yubluniv Jews as Polish boycotts of Jewish businesses made earning a living difficult.

During the first day of Passover 5702 (April 8, 1942), the Gestapo together with the Ukrainian police began the destruction of the Jews of Yabluniv.

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Sumi-e Style Brush Prints are 8x10 inches, in an 11x14 matte.