Monthly Archives: June 2024

Looking back: My Time at the Galicia Jewish Museum

As a history major, I was hunting for an internship with some kind of historical institution.  At the same time, I was planning my long-awaited spring semester abroad in Krakow, Poland.  I was extremely fortunate to discover that these two … Continue reading

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Study trip to Silesia

At the end of April, the education department took a study trip to Silesia to learn about the Jewish history of Sosnowiec and Będzin. We started our day in Sosnowiec (a town, approximately 80 km north-west of Krakow), where we … Continue reading

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Auschwitz liberation commemoration 2024

On 27 January 1945, Auschwitz was liberated by the Red Army. For this occasion, there is a ceremony held every year. This year (2024) was the 79th anniversary. Most of the interns including me attending the ceremony had a quiet … Continue reading

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