Poland

Israeli director tackles film about a class trip to Poland

Saban said that the toughest task for him was to put aside his perspective as an adult and recapture the feeling of what it was like to be in Poland and at the death camps at age 17. 

The silent shelves speak volumes: Chachmei Lublin’s lost library

When the Nazis took over the city a few weeks after the outbreak of World War II, in September 1939, this priceless treasure trove of Jewish knowledge fell into German hands.

Discovery of 17th century coins may prove legend of infamous Polish conman actually true

According to local legend, conman Anthony Jaczewicz pretended to have healing powers to trick the people of Poland during a deadly plague.

'With Many Miracles': Israel Cappell’s miraculous story of survival

Israel Cappell details his remarkable survival in Nazi-occupied Europe.

Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman announces retirement at 31, ranking 142

Diego Schwartzman, renowned Jewish tennis player, announced his retirement post-Argentina Open 2025. His career highlights, Jewish identity, and impact remembered fondly.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
07/05/2024

Uniting against antisemitism: University leaders march for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International March of the Living brings together university leaders to combat antisemitism, educate on Holocaust history, and honor its survivors.

Discovery of mutilated corpses under Goering's home in Nazi HQ in Poland, prompts investigation

The bodies were found beneath some pipes under the floorboards of Herman Goering's house in the Wolf's Lair, naked, without clothing or jewelry.

Bottle with flammable liquids thrown at Warsaw synagogue, Polish police reports

An unidentified individual threw a bottle with flammable liquids at a synagogue in Warsaw, sparking condemnation from Polish leaders; no injuries reported.

By REUTERS
01/05/2024

Postcards looted from Jews by German soldier returned by granddaughter 80 years later

Nine years after his death, when McCabe was 18, she inherited part of his proud stamp collection.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
30/04/2024

Holocaust survivor teams up with Polish artist for new exhibit

The Life After All exhibition is getting a reprise here at the President Hotel Gallery in Jerusalem.

24/04/2024
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