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An international group of supporters is working on the restoration of the Jewish cemetery in Nowogród, Poland.
The Jewish cemetery in Nowogród Poland has no identifying signage, and is completely overgrown with trees and shrubs. It is situated in the middle of farmlands, and its rustic headstones, often found in rural areas, are in various states of disrepair.
Eighteen or so headstones are currently visible. An unknown number remain hidden under a thick layer of matted and decomposed vegetation that has accumulated since the German army occupied and largely destroyed Nowogród, Poland.
Several organizations and individuals have expressed their support for the restoration project, including the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODŻ) and the chief rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich.
FODŻ is handling preparatory administrative matters, such as obtaining legal permits, but funds are needed for the restoration work itself.
Our initial fundraising goal of $50,000 will cover:
The Jewish cemetery in Nowogród Poland has no identifying signage, and is completely overgrown with trees and shrubs. It is situated in the middle of farmlands, and its rustic headstones, often found in rural areas, are in various states of disrepair.
Eighteen or so headstones are currently visible. An unknown number remain hidden under a thick layer of matted and decomposed vegetation that has accumulated since the German army occupied and largely destroyed Nowogród, Poland.
Several organizations and individuals have expressed their support for the restoration project, including the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODŻ) and the chief rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich.
FODŻ is handling preparatory administrative matters, such as obtaining legal permits, but funds are needed for the restoration work itself.
Our initial fundraising goal of $50,000 will cover:
- Determining the precise boundaries of the cemetery
- Creating a memorial and signage.
- Fencing the perimeter
- Clearing the vegetation
- Cleaning the headstones, transcribing the inscriptions and creating an index
- Holding a rededication ceremony involving rabbinic authorities, descendants, town officials, the local Catholic church and schools
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