The first information of Jews in Laa an der Thaya dates from 1277 in a document concerning Laa an der Thaya taxes. The town took taxes from the Jews and forwarded them to the Duke. Jews living in Laa an der Thaya were affected by persecution following the accusation of a host desecration of Pulkau in 1338. Jews are mentioned again in Laa an der Thaya in 1357; there were 3 Jews documented.