The community of Lodz is only one successful example in the list of similar experiences of other Polish cities and towns where descendants of the more than three million of Jews who lived in Poland prior to World War II rediscover their Jewish roots and...
The 'Maani Center' of Shavei Israel has been producing non-stop inspiring lectures devoted to various lost and hidden Jewish communities around the world. The latest two, about Bnei Anousim (Conversos) discovering their Jewish roots, and about the hidden Jews of Poland. The first lecture was given...
An interesting article in the "New York Jewish Travel Guide" was published about the city of Lodz, its history and major Jewish sights. While speaking about the Lodz Jewish community, the author mentions Rabbi David Szychowski, the Shavei Israel emissary in the region....
Gan Matanel includes both studies and recreational activities. The children learn letters, counting, drawing, songs and many other skills required by standard Polish kindergartens. ...
Recently Hebrew teacher & Shavei Israel volunteer Shosh Hovav traveled to the community of Lodz, Poland. Shosh and her husband were warmly welcomed by the community of Lodz, where a program of Hebrew studies for the members of the community at all levels and ages had been...
Within the framework of getting ready for upcoming Shavuot holiday, when Torah studies receive additional importance, the Jewish community of Lodz, Poland, planned a wide range of activities both for adults and kids. One special series is the 'Days of Hasidut.' A series of educational...
Last week, Shavei Israel communities all over the world gathered together to light bonfires as celebration of Lag B'Omer. We are glad to share with you some pictures from the celebrations in Poland, India and Israel!...
Szalom.tv is Poland's first Jewish internet TV. Coming out of Lodz - a city with a long film tradition - the channel is run by professionals; people from the Jewish community who are experts in Jewish topics, and by filmmakers with many years of experience....
As previously reported, Shavei Israel communities all over the world had a lot of plans to celebrate the State of Israel on Independence Day. Now you can enjoy photos from the beautiful ceremonies in Shavei Israel's absorption center in Kfar Hasidim; in Manipur, India; the...
One of the fundamental elements of traditional Jewish education, an integral part of every community's life, is the upbringing of the younger generation. ...
