Welcome to Friends of Jewish Heritage in Poland! We are dedicated to uniting descendants and supporters to preserve and commemorate Poland's remaining Jewish cemeteries and cultural heritage sites. We aim to engage individuals, especially those with a personal connection in protecting these important ancestral anchors of Jewish life, culture, and tradition.

Making a Difference

  • FJHP has worked at or supported the protection and commemoration of 40 Jewish cemeteries in Poland.
  • Currently, we engage, consult and partner with descendants on the care of 31 cemeteries and one synagogue to ensure their preservation for future generations.
  • And yet, hundreds of Jewish cemeteries in Poland remain severely devastated or totally neglected, calling out for care.
Restoration of a Tombstone at the Old Lublin Jewish Cemetery

Where we work

FJHP is actively engaged in the marked cities, towns, and villages below.
​For a more detailed interactive map, click here.

Whom we support

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A major beneficiary of our work is the Poland-based "Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland", also known as FODŻ, the single-biggest owner of Jewish cemeteries and synagogues in Poland and, perhaps, the world. We also provide support to many other non-profit associations taking care of their local cemeteries across Poland.

Who we are

FJHP was founded and registered in the USA as an independent, non-profit organization in 2016. We are an IRS-approved 501 (c) (3) public charity qualified to receive tax deductible gifts under US law and we continue to be "Candid GOLD Seal of Transparency"-certified with all online donations securely protected.