The achievements of Leaders of Dialogue and Schools of Dialogue were recognized by prestigious institution involved in preserving Polish/Jewish memory and heritage and continuing a meaningful dialogue in the present. We would like to congratulate the recent awardees of the “Preserving Memory” Award, appreciated for their protection of Jewish heritage, presented at a Ceremony hosted by The Galicia Jewish Museum on June 24, 2018.

Congratulations to our Leaders of Dialogue, Aneta Szymańska, Ireneusz Socha and Dariusz Walerjański (initiator of The Social Committee for the Care of the Jewish Cemetery in Zabrze) as well as Marek Mielczarek and Paweł Janicki, teachers at the Sienkiewicz School and Pre-School Complex in Dobra, a Continuing School of Dialogue in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The 21st Awards Ceremony was organized by Michael Traison Fund for Poland, Galicia Jewish Museum, Jewish Community Centre of Krakow, Emile Karafiol, Sigmund Rolat, Joshua Erlichster and University of Haifa. It was first established in 1998 by Michael Traison, an American lawyer, and over the years more than 250 people have been honored for their work in preserving, promoting, and taking care of Jewish culture and heritage in Poland.

Read more about the “Preserving Memory” Award and other awardees