HILLEL INTERNATIONAL'S IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN POLAND
Take your students on an unforgettable discovery of the richness
of the Jewish (hi)story in Poland
The Taube Center has provided tours for university and graduate students for more than a decade and is proud partner with Hillel International in providing deep-dive immersive experiences in Jewish Poland, past and present.
We craft focused study tours for students that combine site visits, lectures, and workshops with educational and cultural activities. For several years now, we’ve been cooperating with multiple Hillels and university campuses from North America and beyond.
What makes this tour truly stand out is a strong emphasis on an array of experiences and encounters. On the one hand, students will explore the complex heritage of Poland’s Jewish past and, on the other hand, visit local institutions including JCCs and Hillels. The students will also spend time with their Polish peers and meet local scholars and community leaders; ensuring a fulfilling and thought-provoking journey.
During the tour, we will address the challenges of the past and the present with an emphasis on facts, not on political agendas. This helps students engage in further debate and encourages them to learn more about our common history and its impact on the world. Our sincere hope is that their experiences will be later shared on campus and integrated into your campus’s activities.
We encourage you to embark with us on this educational adventure through the treasures of Jewish-Polish heritage!
Meet Your Tour Manager:
Kaja Siczek is a Senior Program Manager at the Taube Center and a recent graduate of Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. She has been active in the Warsaw Jewish Community for over 15 years including the JCC Warsaw since its opening in 2013. Kaja’s main area of interest is Jewish informal education; providing meaningful programming for youth and families with children. A former advisor for BBYO Hultaj, in 2020, BBYO International awarded her an “Advisor of the Year”. She enjoys biking, reading books, and cooking in her free time. Kaja is a domestic plants enthusiast, the unofficial „Queen of Challot” in Warsaw, and an ultimate “Mean Girls” fan.