-->WATCH HERE! Bill Brostoff, lead author of the new "Guidebook for Jewish Cemetery Restoration: Descendant’s Guide to Restoring Your Ancestors’ Cemetery in Poland," described the work at a joint FJHP-FODŻ webinar on February 18th.
This comprehensive free guidebook focuses on engaging descendants upon the work in Poland. It was written by members of Friends of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland (FJCP), an affiliate of Friends of Jewish Heritage in Poland. See the video recording below.
-->WATCH HERE! Krzysztof Bielawski described "The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland" at a joint FJHP-FODŻ webinar on February 4th. Author of the newly translated "The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland", (Academic Studies Press) Krzysztof Bielawski shared critical findings from his book and addressed questions from the online audience. See the video recording below.
-->WATCH HERE! "Distinguished Service" Awards Presented 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.