Austria first became a center of Jewish learning during the 13th century.
However, increasing antisemitism led to the expulsion of the Jews in 1669.
Following formal readmission in 1848, a sizable Jewish community developed once again, contributing strongly to Austrian culture.
Following the Anschluss with Nazi Germany, most of the community emigrated or were killed in the Holocaust.
Here German-speaking Jews from the whole Habsburg monarchy are listed.