List of Austrian Jews


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. By the 1930s, 300,000 Jews lived in Austria, most of them in Vienna. Following the Anschluss with Nazi Germany, most of the community emigrated or were killed in the Holocaust. The current Austrian Jewish population is 9,000. The following is a list of some prominent Austrian Jews. Here German-speaking Jews from the whole Habsburg monarchy are listed.

Athletes

Historical figures

Politicians

Revolutionaries

Academic figures

Lawyers

Scientists

Psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists

Social and political scientists

Cultural figures

Film and stage

Musicians

Composers

Writers

Miscellaneous

Others