Unique Jewish monuments in Żarki, the multi-layered and fascinating history of Gliwice, and the experience of a multicultural neighborhood in Sosnowiec were among the topics discussed during the panel discussion “Memory of Jews in Silesia: Challenges, Motivations, and Good Practices,” co-organized by Forum for Dialogue and the Upper Silesian Jews House of Remembrance, a branch of the Museum ofGliwice, on November 27 in Gliwice.

The meeting provided a platform for discussion on various forms of involvement in the preservation and commemoration of the region’s Jewish heritage, the personal motivations behind such activities, and the challenges faced by local activists and institutions. The panel featured committed members of the Forum for Dialogue Network: Monika Kempara, Wojciech Mszyca, and Seweryn Botor, and was moderated by Larysa Michalska, Director of the Upper Silesian Jews House of Remembrance. Through shared experiences and examples of good practices, the speakers highlighted the importance of local initiatives, cooperation with residents, and building lasting relationships based on dialogue and trust.

With Assistance from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Finance and the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future

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