The first Yahrzeit, or anniversary of the death of Blessed Tadeusz Jakubowicz. On Wednesday, 5 November, we gathered at the New Cemetery at 55 Miodowa Street to mark the first anniversary of the death of Blessed Tadeusz Jakubowicz. The anniversary of the passing of Tadeusz Jakubowicz (Yahrzeit in Hebrew) falls on the 17th day of the month of Cheshvan, according to the Jewish calendar. In Jewish tradition, it is believed that on this day the soul of the departed returns to the places most deeply connected to their life — the burial site, the family home, and the synagogue where they prayed. This year, the Yahrzeit coincided with a Saturday, so the commemoration was naturally held a few days earlier. At the newly placed monument to Tadeusz…

“HEALTHCARE TRADITIONS IN KRAKOW – COMPARATIVE STUDIES. ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE NEW BUILDING OF THE JEWISH HOSPITAL IN KRAKOW (EST. IN 1866)” On Monday, October 27, 2025, an academic conference entitled “Traditions of healthcare in Krakow – comparative studies. On the 100th anniversary of the opening of the new building of the Jewish Hospital in Krakow (est. in 1866).” The idea to organize this conference arose not only from the historic moment marked by the opening of the new Jewish Hospital building in Kraków and the forthcoming 160th anniversary of its establishment, but also from the need to reflect anew on the harmonious coexistence between Christians and Jews — a coexistence that, as Rev. Prof. Stanisław Piech observed, thrived “in the shadow…

Last Monday, we joyfully welcomed the year 5786 at the Kupa Synagogue, located at 27 Miodowa Street in Krakow. The festive Rosh Hashanah dinners—celebrated on September 22 and 23, marking the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishrei—brought together not only members of the Jewish Religious Community in Krakow but also many invited guests and friends of the Community. As in previous years, we were honored by the presence of representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow. This year, we had the pleasure of celebrating alongside Stephanie Holmes, the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Poland and Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, as well as Gretchen Cureton, U.S. Consul General in Krakow. Joining the celebration was also Mr. Artur Buszek, the Mayor of Krakow’s Representative for…

The Jewish Religious Community in Krakow expresses outrage following Grzegorz Braun’s interview on Radio “Wnet.” Holocaust denial, which is a negation of historical truth, is a thoughtless and mindless example of hateful anti-Semitism that should be unconditionally condemned and stigmatized, while anyone expressing such views should be punished with the full force of the law. At the same time, we are encouraged by the response of journalists, public institutions, the prosecutor’s office, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, politicians, diplomats, and all those who expressed their disagreement with such immoral and scandalous behavior. Contempt and insults toward Holocaust victims should never occur, from the lips of a democratically elected politician, especially in Poland. Defending the truth, respecting the victims, and preserving the eternal memory of the Holocaust, is the…

Due to the celebration of Passover, the office of the Board of the Jewish Religious Community of Krakow will be closed from April 14 to 18, 2025.