It's been almost 13 years since Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis was appointed to serve as the emissary for Shavei Israel in Katowice, Poland, and he, and his wife, Raissa, made the move there from Jerusalem. After 5 years in Katowice and 8 in Warsaw, working side...
We recently sponsored and participated in the Experiential Seminar in Poland on Polish Judaism and Hasidism, Past and Present that was attended by Shavei’s Chaya Castillo. One of the cities they visited that made an impression was Lodz, the third-largest city in Poland, located approximately...
We recently reported about the Experiential Seminar in Poland on Polish Judaism and Hasidism, Past and Present that was attended by Shavei's Chaya Castillo. One of the cities they visited that made an impression was Tarnów, a city that was declared 'Judenrein' (free of Jews)...
Poland has been a meaningful place in Jewish history in which the Hasidic movement had a remarkable role. Most of it was destroyed by the Nazis during the Holocaust, however, in past few decades there has been a growing interest there in the Jewish heritage...
A spontaneous visit to our Jerusalem offices by ten people representing two Norwegian interest groups turned into an interesting lecture about Lost and Hidden Jews, and a real learning experience. Arvid Bjerga, who set up Shavei Israel’s Norwegian branch almost three years ago, was present in...
Shavei Israel is proud to share an Experiential Seminar in Poland! Polish Judaism and Hasidism – Past and Present January 31 – February 6, 2023 • If you are interested in Polish Judaism, in general, and Polish Hasidism, in particular – both past and present. • If you are open...
One of the communities Shavei Israel works with are the 'Hidden Jews' of Poland. These descendants of those few remaining Jews in Poland after the Holocaust who hid their Jewishness, are only finding out now about their Jewish heritage. Lodz is one of the cities in...
Weeks ago, Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv, Ukraine’s besieged capital, issued a call to the religious leaders to come to Kyiv to "take a stand and assume the moral function that is incumbent upon them, and to proudly assume the responsibility of their religions for...
To whom it may concern, First, I would like to express my deepest admiration for all you have done for those fleeing their homes in the face of this war between Russian and Ukraine. It is awe inspiring to witness the global efforts to help fellow...
Shavei Israel's Ma'ani Center is happy to share a Spanish-language seminar by Rabbi Yejiel Chilewsky, 'From the Holocaust to the Rebirth of the People of Israel' with a special focus on its influence on Diaspora communities, such as the Hidden Jewish communities in Poland and...
