Jewish Families from Hlusk, Belarus

This project seeks to collect all of the Jewish families from the town of Hlusk, Belarus. Alternate names: Hlusk [Bel], Glusk [Rus, Yid], Hłusk [Pol], Glussk, Halusk Region: Minsk

• JewishGen - Hlusk
• Wikipedia: Hlusk

The Jewish community in Hlusk, Belarus, was a significant part of the town's history, with the Jewish population reaching 3,801 in 1897, representing a large portion of the town's total population. Hlusk was a shtetl, a small town with a mostly Jewish population, and was known for its religious institutions and community life. However, the Jewish community was tragically decimated during the Holocaust.

Historical Significance:

Jews settled in Hlusk, later known as Glussk, in the 17th century. The town boasted a large synagogue, several places of prayer, a folk school, and a Yiddish school. Hlusk was a center of Jewish life, with Yiddish being the spoken language and the Jewish community forming a significant part of the town's social and economic fabric.

Population and Demographics:

• 1847 Census: The Jewish community in Hlusk numbered 3,148.
• 1897 Census: The Jewish population reached 3,801, making up a large portion of the total population of 5,328.
• Pre-War Population: In 1939, 1,935 Jews lived in Hlusk, representing 37.7% of the total population.

Tragedy of the Holocaust:

In December 1941 and January 1942, Jews from Hlusk were murdered near Khvastovichi. The Holocaust had a devastating impact on the Jewish community, leading to the near annihilation of the population. A monument was erected in 1958 at the killing site on Myslotino Hill to commemorate the victims.