Holocaust Survivor Day
Since JCC Kraków established the Holocaust Survivor Day in 2020, communities across the world come together to celebrate the resilience, determination, and lives of Holocaust Survivors. Holocaust Survivor Day is a moment to say: You matter. You are seen. We thank you. Join us in honoring the survivors who continue to inspire through their words, […]
Happy Shavuot and enjoy our cheescake recipe!
Shavuot is the third pilgrimage festival in the Jewish calendar, following Sukkot and Passover. Celebrated this year on June 2–3, the holiday marks the wheat harvest, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and the culmination of counting the Omer — a 49-day period of anticipation beginning with the exodus from Egypt. Shavuot invites […]
Helise Lieberman the Board of AEPJ
We are proud to share some exciting news! Helise Lieberman, Director of the Taube Center in Warsaw, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ). Her nomination was unanimously approved during the AEPJ General Assembly this May in Rome. Helise’s […]
The Brot Family’s Journey Through Jewish Poland
Nine days, two cities, countless moments of reflection.The Brot family joined us on a powerful journey through Warsaw and Krakow, following the path of Jewish life, loss, and legacy. From the exhibits of the POLIN Museum and the quiet strength of Mila 18, to the vibrant atmosphere of JCC Krakow and the unforgettable visit to […]
Majses workshop: Defining Jewish Time.
Recently, families gathered at JCC Warsaw for another hands-on Majses workshop: Defining Jewish Time.This session focused on the transition from Shabbat to the rest of the week—through the lens of Havdalah, the ritual of separation. Together, participants made their own Havdalah candles, reflecting on how Jewish time is marked not just by dates, but by […]
Taube’s Cooperation with the Center for the History and Culture of Roma and the Association of Roma in Poland
We had the pleasure to meet with the leaders of two important institutions in Oświęcim: the Center for the History and Culture of Roma and the Association of Roma in Poland. The meeting marked the beginning of an exciting partnership. We’ll soon be signing an official Agreement of Cooperation, and our first projects are already […]
Lag B’Omer Celebration at Lauder-Morasha School
On Lag B’Omer, over one hundred community members came together at the Lauder-Morasha School to celebrate the 33rd day of the Omer count — a moment of joy, tradition, and connection. The Taube Center team joined forces with our dedicated partners: the Jewish Gmina of Warsaw, the Chief Rabbi’s Office, JCC Warsaw, Makabi, and Hillel […]
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Medal for Taube’s Jakub Łysiak
We are proud to share the exciting news that our General Tour Manager, Jakub Łysiak, has been awarded the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Medal. This honor recognizes individuals who actively promote Polish-Jewish dialogue and combat xenophobia and nationalism. Jakub received the award for his dedication to supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland and his ongoing humanitarian work […]
Tour for students from Northwestern Hillel
Recently, students from Northwestern Hillel traveled through Poland on a powerful journey of memory, learning, and discovery. In Kraków, the group explored the historic Old Town and the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, walking the streets where centuries of Jewish life once flourished. At the Galicia Jewish Museum, they encountered history through contemporary exhibitions and personal […]
Polish Constitution Day
On May 3, 1791, Poland adopted Europe’s first modern constitution — a historic effort to enshrine civic rights and responsibilities during a time of political upheaval. Though its promises were fragile and its reach imperfect, it offered a vision of a nation striving toward justice, representation, and dignity for all its citizens. For Poland’s Jewish […]