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Lecture: “Kashrut on a Daily Basis and on Holidays”, Olga Adamowska
The rules of kashrut do not only apply to food, but they are most strongly associated with it. If you were wondering what Jews consider kosher or how to prepare such a meal, be sure to come to this meeting! You will learn not only the basic rules, but also find out where you can […]
Q&A session with the author. Czarne in Galicia: “Miłość to cała moja wina. O kobietach z byłego Związku Radzieckiego”, Małgorzata Nocuń
Led by: Monika Ochędowska After the fall of the Soviet Union, one might think that women could have only become victims in the face of the enormous conflicts and violence that ensued. After all, in popular stories in post-Soviet countries it is men who are the strongest. Małgorzata Nocuń, however, decided to take a detailed […]
Film screening: “Rose” (PL / EN /FR)
Dir. Aurelie Saada, France, 2021, 102’ Inauguration of the 9th edition of “The Space of an Image. A Series of Films on Jewish Themes” The screening will take place at the High Synagogue, ul. Józefa 38, Kraków (basement hall) 78-year-old Rose has just lost her beloved husband. When her grief gives way to a powerful […]
Concert: Harmonious Exchange by Parade of One, Inc.
Musicians: Jeremy Danneman (saxophone, clarinet, vocals) Sophie Nzayisenga (inanga, vocals) William Parker (doublebass) Tim Keiper (drums) In 2009, Jeremy Danneman decided to have a birthday parade instead of a party. He took his saxophone and wandered through Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan for over eleven hours. He discovered that day that he had a special interest […]
Film screening: “Edge of Light” (PL / EN)
Dir. Wojciech Szumowski, Poland, 2021, 73 min.’ Part of “The Space of an Image. A Series of Films on Jewish Themes” The screening will take place at the High Synagogue, ul. Józefa 38, Kraków (basement hall) This movie presents the story of Dariusz Popiela, a Polish athlete who refuses to let the Nazis’ goal of […]
Guided tour: Kazimierz for Beginners
Led by: Bartosz Wencel Starting point: Galicia Jewish Museum, ul. Dajwór 18 Kazimierz: the historic Jewish district. This moniker is known by anyone who lives in Kraków or visited this city. But, what does it really mean? We would like to invite you to a guided tour through Kazimierz, the district between Podgórskaand Dietla streets […]
Discussion: Israel 2023: Politics, Society, Economy
Discussion participants: Agnieszka Bryc, Zvi Rav Ner, Jakub Katulski, Jarosław Kociszewski Led by: Dr. Ewa Węgrzyn One can’t say that Israel isn’t an interesting country! For almost eight decades, it has attracted the attention of scholars and media interested in all events pertaining to this small piece of land. Even in faraway countries, the public […]
A meeting with Xawery Deskur, laureate of “A Safe Place” – the 2nd edition of the Chris Schwarz Memorial Award art competition
Led by: Tomasz Strug A meeting with the creator of the winning artwork of the 2nd edition of the Chris Schwarz Memorial Art Award “A Safe Place”. A Place of Singing Stones is a work inspired by Sat-Okh (Stanisław Supłatowicz), who supposedly was Polish-Native American. The artist, Xawery Deskur, will tell us more about the […]
Q&A with the authors: Czarne in Galicia: “Ptaki krzyczą nieustannie”, Beata Dżon-Ozimek, Michał Olszewski
Led by: Łukasz Wojtusik Sensitive, educated and attentive, Günther Niethammer has been interested in birds since he was a child. He is rich, loves nature and hunting. Concentrating on his career, he quickly rises to the elite echelons of the German scientific community. After the Nazis come to power, he does not protest, instead joining […]
