| 2019 |
Gąbin
Stanisław Staszic School Complex
Stanisław Staszic School Complex
| 2019 |
The beginings of Gąbin, a small town in the Płockie county, go back to the 14th century. The Jewish community played an active part in the town’s history from the 16th century until World War II. Today, few traces of the town’s Jewish past remain, including a cemetery and one house with a preserved sukkah.
Students of the Gąbin High School who participated in the School of Dialogue prepared a walking tour for sixth and seventh graders from the local primary school. During the tour, they visited preserved Jewish sites and pointed to the locations of the town’s former synagogue and mikveh which are referenced in written sources
The tour started with a welcome lecture at the school, which introduced the participants to the idea behind the project and explained several basic notions connected with Jewish culture and history. The lecture was followed by a movie screening and a cooking class with a tasting session. Students participating in the project also prepared quizzes and QR-codes for the tour, linking to websites dedicated to Jewish history and culture.
In addition, one issue of the school newspaper was dedicated to the School of Dialogue.
School: Stanisław Staszic School Complex
Students: 1st year
Teachers: Eliza Bałdyga, Małgorzata Mofina-Olejnik, Agata Sztygiel
Educators: Ewelina Bartosik, Basia Rostek
Project cofinanced thanks to the generosity of Friends of the Forum, Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany and individual donors and institutions from Poland and abroad supporting Forum for Dialogue.
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting the School of Dialogue educational program. Through recovering the assets of the victims of the Holocaust, the Claims Conference enables organizations around the world to provide education about the Shoah and to preserve the memory of those who perished.
