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The Jewish Historical Institute focuses entirely on the study of the history and culture of Polish Jews. It is the largest depository of Jewish-related archival documents, books, journals, ritual and art objects.

The preservation of collections that document ten centuries of Jewish experience in Poland allows for research and education to be carried on. We believe that education makes people aware of the history that Poles and Jews shared and helps to overcome stereotypes.

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THE 2008 JAN KARSKI & POLA NIRENSKA PRIZE AWARDED TO SZYMON RUDNICKI

Prof. Dr. Szymon Rudnicki is this year's winner of the Jan Karski and Pola Nirenska Prize.

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Exhibition: "OUR TABLETS OF MEMORY"

The Jewish Historical Institute

invites to the exhibition

OUR TABLETS OF MEMORY. Warsaw Jewish Cemetery photographed by Miroslaw Sadecki

at the JHI temporary exhibitions hall in the "Bluse Skyscraper" , Warsaw, Bankowy sq. 2, entrance from Tlomackie Street

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Our recommendation: "Remnants of the Warsaw Ghetto" by Jan Jagielski

We recommend the newly published book by Jan Jagielski Remnants of the Warsaw Ghetto.

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Database on Warsaw Ghetto

Center for Holocaust Research (Warsaw University) has launched their unique Database about the Warsaw Ghetto, accessible since February 12 at the web address: warszawa.getto.pl

 

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6 January, 2009    10 Tevet 5769
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