Synagogues in Poland
At one time there were over
six thousand synagogues scattered
throughout Poland. They
represented an essential part of Jewish
heritage and culture in
prewar Poland. Today only a small remnant remains. Of these but a handful
have been restored. There are only two synagogues in all of Poland where
religious services are regularly conducted, one in Warsaw and the other
in Krakow. The words "never again" represent only part of the tragedy.
We cannot allow the rich heritage of Jewish life in Poland to be erased
or forgotten. These pictures of a "culture that once was" - is an attempt
to preserve that heritage.
These photos were supplied by Tomasz Wisniewski
who has published several books on Jewish history and life in Poland. He
has a complete collection of cards and other memorabilia for sale. He can
be reached via email at
"AWH "EDYTOR" S.A." <tomek.wisniewski@telbank.pl>