Ryszarda Hanin – talent and character of the highest order…
In our "ONE" series, which highlights Jewish women who contributed greatly to Polish culture, we celebrate the distinguished Polish actress Ryszarda Hanin. She came from a wealthy Jewish family in Lviv. Although she escaped imprisonment in the Lviv ghetto, she lost her entire family there. After World War II, she created numerous outstanding roles in theater and film, becoming a significant figure in Polish culture. She died suddenly 29 years ago at the age of 74 […]
Seminar "History – Education – Memory"
On June 5th, the "History – Education – Memory" seminar, aimed at regionalists, educators, and historians, was held at the Bełżec Museum and Memorial Site. This year's seminar, held for the sixth time, featured Dr. Halina Postek, head of the MGW Education Department, presenting a paper entitled "The Warsaw Ghetto Museum on the Polish Museum Map – What It Is, What Achievements It Has, and Plans for the Future." She discussed the adaptation of the former Bersohn Hospital building […]