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Concert: “Fado de Amor” – Kinga Rataj and Janek Pentz
Fado de Amor blends a distinctive vocal style with guitar, conveying a deep fascination and passion for fado. Fado is a traditional indigenous music from Portugal. The name comes from the Latin word “fatum” which means “fate.” It is a musical genre characterized by its melodies that are full of emotions and lyrics that speak […]
20 for 20 – Guided tour through the Galicia Jewish Museum exhibitions
Since this year is the Galicia Jewish Museum’s 20th anniversary, on the 20th day of each month, we invite you to a unique guided tour through our exhibitions. In November, we would invite you to a guided tour led by Caroline, our intern from Germany. In English. Free admission. Space is limited, registration required: zapisy@galicjaold.local
TRAKL-TAT. The Georg Trakl All-Polish Poetry Contest 2024 – final gala of the competition
“TRAKL-TAT. The Georg Trakl All-Polish Poetry Contest” is a competition for poets inspired by the works of the Austrian poet. Georg Trakl lived from 1887-1914 and died in Krakow, and one needs to remember the historical context. 1914 is the year of the Great War. Thus, Georg Trakl becomes a symbol of a generational tragedy […]
20 for 20. A meeting with Michał Bilewicz, author of the book “Traumaland”
Led by: Roma Sendyka They distrust the state and all institutions, always complaining and dissatisfied. Full of worries and fears. And at the same time, ready for generous mobilization in times of crisis and helping those in need. These are the features of the inhabitants of Traumaland. Michał Bilewicz invites us to review the social […]
Night of Bookshops at the Galicia Jewish Museum
19:00 20 for 20. A meeting with Alicja Zioło, author of the book “Krakowianki. Twarze polskiej herstorii” (“Krakow Women. The Faces of Polish Herstory” Led by: Kinga Banasik They were prosperous, they broke boundaries, they studied, and fought for their rights. “Krakow Women…” is a story of several women coming from different times, different social […]
“Seniors’ Weekend with Culture” at the Galicia Jewish Museum
Galicia Jewish Museum is again joining the all-Polish program “Seniors’ Weekend with Culture” initiated by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. On October 5th and 6th all visitors aged 60 and over will be able to buy an entry ticket at a special discount price of 10 PLN. On Sunday, October 6th at 11:00 […]
“The War in Gaza Through the Lens of Israeli Media” – A meeting with Prof. Maciej Tomal (Institute of Jewish Studies of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow)
Discussion after the meeting will be moderated by: Jakub Katulski (Galicia Jewish Museum) From October 7th, 2023, the world is watching what is going on in the Gaza Strip and Israel, listening to local and international journalists and the opinions of various analysts and experts. How is the war, which has been continued for almost […]
The Anniversary of the Attack on Israel. A meeting with Polish correspondents in Israel, Jacek Tacik and Jarosław Kociszewski
Led by: Prof. Joanna Dyduch On October 7th, 2023, Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. This was the most prominent act of anti-Jewish violence since the Holocaust. As a response, Israel began its full-scale counterattack in Gaza. What can we say after a year since these events? We will ask […]
20 for 20. Prof. Norman Davies – Q&A Session with the Author Surrounding the Book “Galicja” (“Galicia”)
Led by: Jacek Stawiski We would like to invite you to a Q&A session with Prof. Norman Davies, covering his latest book, “Galicja” (“Galicia”), published in 2023 by the Znak Horyzont Publishing House. Norman Davies’s best style demonstrates the fate of the land that once belonged to Poland. Where many nations of Central-East Europe used […]
