Herman Storick, an American descendant of Polish Jews who worked to save the Jewish cemetery in his ancestral village in northern Poland, has died, aged 94. He lived for many years in Larchmont, NY, and had recently moved to Georgia. … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) 2024 Conference, which will take place from 22-24 September in Krakow, Poland. Deadline for submission is May 3. The 2024 conference theme is “Religious … continue reading →
Mazel tov to Piotr Figieli who has been named the new director of the Old Synagogue museum in Krakow — a branch of the Krakow City Museum. The Museum announced his appointment in a Facebook post. Figiela, a graduate of … continue reading →
The city of Kępno has been carrying out the restoration of the long-derelict former synagogue over the past few years, and pictures show that its exterior renovation has been completed. The Union of Jewish Communities in Poland donated the synagogue … continue reading →
Readers often ask how and when they can help restore or clean up a Jewish cemetery, so we are pleased to share this call for applications for a 10 day travel and study trip in Poland that will allow participants … continue reading →
