Concessions to the Jewish minority

For centuries the law of the land placed tight restrictions on the social and economic living conditions of Jewish residents. In the 18^th century the Jewish minority were granted a series of concessions. From then on Jews were allowed to rent a large room in the town hall for events such as the celebration after a Jewish wedding to which many guests were invited. Also, the buying and selling of property, including the financial aspects were permitted as was trading of “horned beasts”. Near to the old bridge across the river Regnitz a plot of land was designated as the “Jewish pastures” where Jewish dealers could graze their herds.