Ape

Town (since 1928) in Alūksne District, Latvia

  • 1721 – Became part of the Russian Empire.
  • 19th – early 20th century – Known as Ope, part of Livonia Governorate.
  • 1918–1940 – Part of the Republic of Latvia.
  • 1940–1991 – Part of the Latvian SSR.

Jewish Community in Ape

  • Early 20th century – Around 200 Jews lived in Ape.
  • 1920 – 120 Jews (16%) of the population.
  • 1925 – 99 Jews (10%).
  • 1930 – 90 Jews (9.5%).
  • 1935 – 82 Jews (8.9%).

Holocaust in Ape

  • 5 July 1941 – Ape was occupied by German forces. Only a few Jews managed to evacuate to eastern regions of the USSR. All remaining Jews in Ape were executed in the summer of 1941.