Memorial Book of Jezierna (Ozerna Ukraine)

<p>In 1920 Jezierna (modern Ozerna Ukraine) located between Ternopil' and Lviv became part of the new Republic of Poland. Most Jews in the town made their living as merchants artisans and tradesmen: bakers carpenters locksmiths and orchard keepers. Some sold flax honey or wheat. Many of the grain mills and oil presses were Jewish-owned. The community supported a large synagogue study house cheder and a four-grade secular Jewish public school. Three Zionist organizations emerged by the mid-1920s. A Jewish National house-Hatikvah House-was bought and renovated eventually housing a library of Yiddish and world literature pioneer training and a drama club. Jezierna was occupied by the Nazis in July 1941 and entered a reign of terror and murder. Jews were often simply grabbed off the street and shot. A forced labor camp</p><p>was set up with Jews brought in from many neighboring towns. When the last Jews were expelled to Zborow in July 1942 only about 1000 were left; Jewish Jezierna had ceased to exist. This book is our memorial to our village and its martyrs.</p>