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During the Holocaust, the Jewish community in Lubavitch was devastated. Nazi forces occupied the town, and many Jews were murdered or deported. The vibrant community that had once defined Lubavitch was almost entirely destroyed. | During the Holocaust, the Jewish community in Lubavitch was devastated. Nazi forces occupied the town, and many Jews were murdered or deported. The vibrant community that had once defined Lubavitch was almost entirely destroyed. | ||
9 Post-War Period After World War II, Lubavitch was left desolate, with few signs of its once-thriving Jewish community. The local population consisted primarily of non-Jewish residents, and much of the historical Jewish heritage was neglected or destroyed. | |||
Over the years, efforts were made to restore the memory of Lubavitch's significance. In the late 20th century, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement began initiatives to commemorate and preserve the town's legacy as the birthplace of their Hasidic dynasty. | Over the years, efforts were made to restore the memory of Lubavitch's significance. In the late 20th century, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement began initiatives to commemorate and preserve the town's legacy as the birthplace of their Hasidic dynasty. | ||