Warsaw

  Gravestones under restoration at Warsaw's largest Jewish cemetery, September 2024.

Archaeology students excavating Warsaw’s main Jewish cemetery are uncovering a forgotten world

In the last few years, a new form of life has come to the cemetery. Young people stand in between the gravestones, chattering, laughing, and digging with shovels.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
27/02/2025

'Heroic people': JFR honors Righteous Gentiles at Warsaw event

In attendance at the event were also families of nine hostages held in Gaza captivity. 

'A disgraceful act': Officials condemn vandalism of Warsaw Ghetto monument

Israel’s Ambassador to Poland Yacov Livne condemned the vandalism and called on authorities to properly investigate the incident. 

Polish police cordon off Warsaw square amid reports of bomb threat

A police officer at the scene had told a Reuters reporter: "No entrance, there is a bomb".

By REUTERS
14/10/2023

700-year-old weapon unearthed with metal detector in Polish forest

A 700-year-old iron spearhead was discovered in a forest in Poland by a metal detector hobbyist.

Nazi workshop uncovered in Warsaw Ghetto remains

The workshop had been used to make cutlery, both before and during the Holocaust.

Jewish foundation honors Polish rescuers in historic gathering at POLIN Museum

However, due to their advanced ages and health concerns, it is expected that this commemoration will likely be the last gathering for the rescuers.

11/07/2023

Auschwitz Museum condemns Polish party video using images of camp

The short video, which PiS posted on social media, aims to discourage people from attending an opposition march that is due to take place in Warsaw on Sunday.

By REUTERS
31/05/2023

Russia pledges harsh response after Polish 'seizure' of embassy school in Warsaw

Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement that the Polish authorities had burst onto the embassy school's grounds with the aim of seizing it.

By REUTERS
29/04/2023

WJC commemorates 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

The WJC has been a significant contributor to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising memorial ceremonies since they were first held in the devastated city of Warsaw

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy