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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Today we mark 82 years since the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the largest act of armed Jewish resistance during World War II and a defining moment in the history of the Holocaust. On April 19, 1943, the eve of Passover, German forces entered the Warsaw Ghetto to carry out its final liquidation. In […]