In our Recent Publications section, we link to a radio interview with Erica T. Lehrer, author of the new book Jewish Poland Revisited: Heritage Tourism in Unquiet Places (University of Indiana Press, 2013). Lehrer’s book explores the phenomenon of … continue reading →
Here’s a roundup of recent news related to Jewish cemeteries in Poland, from Virtual Shtetl (and other sources) Volunteers worked to clean up the vast Jewish cemetery in Lodz More than 20 volunteers took part the weekend of … continue reading →
Summer’s here, and the time is right for helping to clean up old Jewish cemeteries in eastern Europe — in particular, to cut grass and weeds, get rid of trash and other seasons work. The vegetation from one wet spring … continue reading →
About 150 Jewish gravestones dating back to the 18th century have been discovered during renovation of the main market square in Poddebice, in central Poland. An archeologist quoted in local media say they were uprooted from the Jewish cemetery by … continue reading →
We are delighted to publish the announcement of this wonderful — and well-deserved — honor to our good friends, the Krajewskis! AJC AND TAUBE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE HONOR COUPLE’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO JEWISH RENEWAL IN POLAND … continue reading →
