The Gluck Family’s Journey Through Jewish Poland
For the Gluck family, this was more than a trip.It was a living dialogue with the past and present of Jewish Poland. Over ten days, they walked through Grzybowski Square, met with Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich, visited Treblinka, Tykocin, and Łódź, and explored the layered histories of Kraków’s Jewish quarter and Plaszów. In Tarnów, they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, on the 27th of Nisan, we observe Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day. Established in 1951 by the Israeli Knesset, this day is commemorated by Jewish communities around the world through ceremonies and educational initiatives. It is a time to honor the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, and to […]
Pesach Wishes
As Passover approaches, preparations are well underway—not only in our homes but in our hearts. We clean, search for chametz (leavened foods), and gather the ritual items that bring the Seder table to life. One of the key traditions is the removal of chametz, which includes leavened bread and baked goods, from the home. In […]
Mi Dor Le Dor Europe
We are pleased to announce the launch of Mi Dor Le Dor Europe (MDLDE), an educational initiative led by the Taube Center for Jewish Life & Learning Foundation in collaboration with European partners and supported by the European Union. The Taube Center, renowned for its dedication to promoting Jewish life and learning, serves as the […]