Jewish Life in the Second District of Vienna before the Shoah

Question

Gertrude Werner calls the 2nd district "Leopoldstadt" (Leopold-city) and "Mazzesinsel" (Matzah Island).

  • Why do you think the area got these names?
  • What might have led to these nicknames?
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