On July 10, 1941, in the town of Jedwabne, at least 340 Jewish men, women, and children were murdered. The massacre was carried out by local Polish residents, with the participation or tacit approval of German forces.
Many victims were burned alive in a barn on the town’s outskirts. This crime was long suppressed and denied in public discourse.
Today, we honor the memory of the victims and acknowledge the need for continued reflection and dialogue about Poland’s difficult wartime past.
Sources: Jewish Historical Institute, POLIN Museum
