Stuart Dowell
Self-taught artist Mayer Kirshenblatt captured in vivid detail his childhood memories of prewar Poland.
Jews
Over a third of Poles “harbour antisemitic attitudes”, finds international study
One in five Poles say they have an unfavourable opinion of Jews, which was the highest figure in any country surveyed.
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Holocaust scholars win appeal against Polish court ruling ordering them to apologise
“Interference in academic research” is not the role of a court, said the judge.
US and Israel condemn property restitution bill passed by Polish parliament
Jewish groups argue that the legislation would particularly impact Holocaust survivors.
Poland marks 75th anniversary of “Europe’s last pogrom” of Jews in Kielce
More than 40 were killed following rumours Jews had kidnapped a Christian child.
Polish city to end sales of “antisemitic” Jewish figurines
The figures – often shown holding money as a good luck symbol – have long raised controversy.
Memorial to murdered Jewish ghetto escapees erected in Polish forest
The wooden monument is the work of an NGO and local officials.
The forgotten Polish priest who was one of the first advocates for international human rights
Filip Mazurczak
Paweł Włodkowic called for tolerance towards pagans, Jews and Muslims.
Polish family who saved future Israeli ambassador from Holocaust found seven decades later
The family’s existence was discovered by chance in an old photo album.
Poland taking “insufficient” action against antisemitism, says US federal commission
Nine other countries were also identified as failing to tackle the problem.
Mural honours “forgotten” female fighters on Warsaw Ghetto Uprising anniversary
A number of events were held to mark the largest Jewish act of resistance during the Holocaust.
Poland marks day of remembrance for Poles who saved Jews from Holocaust
National and local politicians, as well as foreign diplomats, paid tribute.
Court orders German broadcaster to apologise for portraying Polish resistance fighters as antisemites
“Generation War” has been accused of downplaying German responsibility.
Polish town commemorates lost Jews with new memorial
Jews made up half the population before being wiped out in the Holocaust.
