Bragin

From Jewish Encyclopedia (1906)

Bragin:

Village of Russia, in the government of Minsk, having a population (1898) of 4,520, including 2,248 Jews, of whom 256 were artisans and 31 laborers. The Jews maintain three charitable institutions and a Talmud Torah with 45 pupils. During the rebellion of Chmielnicki (1648-49) the Cossacks massacred many Jews of this locality.

Bibliography:
  • Regesty i Nadpisi, i. 421.
H. R. S. J.

Categories: [Jewish encyclopedia 1906]


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