-->Krzysztof Bielawski to describe "The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland" at a joint FJHP-FODŻ webinar on Tuesday, February 4th. Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland - FODŻ and Friends of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FJHP) are presenting a webinar on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 2 PM EST / 20.00 CET on "The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland", with Krzysztof Bielawski, author of a newly-translated book of the same title (Academic Studies Press). This is a powerful and well-researched book and PhD Candidate Bielawski (University of Warsaw) will share critical findings from the book and address questions from the online audience. Advance Registration is required. (No cost to attend.)
-->"Distinguished Service" Awards to Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael Schudrich and Mr. Adam Bartosz On January 5th, we presented our first "Distinguished Service" awards to Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael Schudrich and Mr. Adam Bartosz, founder and chair of the Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Tarnów. With decades of devoted service to the protection of Jewish heritage in Poland, we recognized
Rabbi Schudrich for his leadership of a Jewish community challenged by the catastrophes of 20th century Jewish life in Poland and for his commitment to the protection of the abandoned and neglected Jewish cemeteries of our ancestors.
Mr. Bartosz for his unparalleled leadership in the preservation and restoration of the Jewish cemetery of Tarnów and in leading care of other Jewish cemeteries in Galicia.
The dedication and kindness of Rabbi Schudrich and Mr. Bartosz.