April 26-28, during the Ludwika and Henryk Wujec Seminar for Forum for Dialogue Network members Izabela Meyza helped over 20 participants dove deep into the theories and practices of dialogue and non-violent communication, learning skills invaluable in their work to preserve and commemorate Jewish history of their towns and villages. Aided by Marta Eichelberger-Jankowska they have also practiced chewruta, a dialogic approach to text and thinking steeped in Jewish history and Judaism.

The seminar is Forum’s way of honoring the memory of Henryk and Ludwika Wujec, whose approach to others has been an inspiration for us for decades. It is vital that in our efforts to support our community of 200+ individuals working in Poland to preserve Jewish heritage we can connect the important figures and practices from the past with current efforts to build a better future.

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

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

The Ludwika and Henryk Wujec Seminar is co-financed by Friends of the Forum and individual donors and institutions from Poland and abroad supporting Forum for Dialogue.

March 28–30, we met in Radom where a group of 11 participants – individuals who recently joined the Forum for Dialogue Network – exchanged experiences from various regions of Poland and toured the city along the trail of pre-war Jewish life, guided by Ewa Wziątek, who is also part of the Network. These introductory seminars aim to help new community members establish relationships among others involved in commemorating and popularizing Jewish history, as well as enhance educational skills in Polish/Jewish dialogue and work with local heritage.

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

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

March 3-7, we hosted a study visit of the staff of the House of the Wannsee Conference, our partner institution in the project funded by the European Union “Towards Networks for Dialogue: Multiperspective Strategies on Combatting Antisemitism at Local Levels.” Visit of our German guests was a great opportunity to deepen our relationship through a week-long intense program of site visits and meetings. The highlight of the visit was a trip to Mińsk Mazowiecki, where a member of the Forum for Dialogue Network, Katarzyna Łaziuk, and Ewa Borkowska gave a tour of local Jewish sites and shared insights on the preservation of local Jewish heritage.

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

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

“I feel good among you. I feel that I am part of an important project to commemorate the Jewish community, and that I am not alone in this,” said Lucyna Borczuch, a participant of the introductory seminar for individuals who recently joined the Forum for Dialogue Network. These seminars aim to help new community members establish relationships among others involved in commemorating and popularizing Jewish history, as well as enhance educational skills in Polish/Jewish dialogue and work with local heritage.

October 11-13, 2024, we met in Łódź where a group of 22 participants exchanged experiences from various regions of Poland and toured the city along the trail of pre-war Jewish life. We were guided by the invaluable Milena Wicepolska-Góralczyk and Andrzej Grzegorczyk, both of whom are also part of the Network.

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

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

October 5-6, we inaugurated a new annual program for the Forum for Dialogue Network activists: the Ludwika and Henryk Wujec Seminar. Two days of meetings, workshops, and discussions assisted by experts of the New Community Foundation were focused on developing skills of meaningful dialogue and engaging with local communities.

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

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

The Ludwika and Henryk Wujec Seminar is co-financed by Friends of the Forum and individual donors and institutions from Poland and abroad supporting Forum for Dialogue.

Forum leadership visited our partner in Germany, House of the Wannsee Conference – A Memorial and Educational Site, to exchange ideas and experiences as part of the project funded by the European Union “Towards Networks for Dialogue: Multiperspective Strategies on Combatting Antisemitism at Local Levels.” The week-long stay in Berlin was an opportunity to meet with other German organizations active in the field and learn about their strategies and methods of working with memory.

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

June 7–9, we organized an introductory seminar for individuals who recently joined our Network. These seminars aim to help new community members connect with the Network activists. The program, this time, included a tour of prewar Jewish Warsaw with Katarzyna Jankowska, followed by a session dedicated to learning about each other and sharing experiences of preserving Jewish heritage in various regions of Poland.

photo: Wojciech Dobrogojski

I’m convinced that if I ever have any questions or problems, there are people with whom I can talk about it.

Kinga Cieślak from Legionowo

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

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.