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Fighting Poland Exhibit at Georgetown University

Fighting Poland Exhibit at Georgetown University

April 19, 2016

Georgetown University, where Jan Karski taught for forty years, is the location of a new exhibit in the University’s Intercultural Center Galleria.

POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Proclaimed Winner of the European Museum of the Year Award

POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Proclaimed Winner of the European Museum of the Year Award

April 14, 2016

The POLIN: Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland, has been proclaimed winner of the 2016 European Museum of the Year Award, which is granted annually by the European Museum Forum.

“Only the Truth Can Be a Foundation to a Good Future”

“Only the Truth Can Be a Foundation to a Good Future”

March 30, 2016

On March 17 the Ulma Family Museum of Poles Who Saved Jews was opened with a special ceremony attended by the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda and the Isra

"Karski’s Mission" Called “Crisp, Bold, and Simple”

March 21, 2016

“Karski’s Mission: To Stop the Holocaust” has been recently introduced to Littleton High School (Littleton, MA) students by their history teacher Mrs. Susan Harvey. The students were taken in by the fast-paced story and the appealing illustrations, and have shared their impressions with the Foundation.

Students Test Their Knowledge about Karski at a Fair Organized by the Forum for Dialogue Among the Nations

Students Test Their Knowledge about Karski at a Fair Organized by the Forum for Dialogue Among the Nations

March 15, 2016

Fundacja Edukacyjna Jana Karskiego (FEJK), the Warsaw-based sister organization of the Jan Karski Educational Foundation, participated in a fair for non-profits, organized by the Forum for Dialogue Among Nations on March 8 at the Grand Theatre-National Opera.

Insights into Karski’s Intriguing Personality

Insights into Karski’s Intriguing Personality

March 11, 2016

E. Thomas Wood, Jan Karski’s biographer, author of "Karski: How One Man Tried to Stop the Holocaust" spoke about his encounters with Karski at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY.

Success of the Karski Documentary in Russia

Success of the Karski Documentary in Russia

February 23, 2016

“Karski & The Lords of Humanity” has enjoyed a tremendous success at numerous Russian cities since its Russian premiere on January 27, which marked the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Do Not Remain Silent

Do Not Remain Silent

February 18, 2016

The celebrated exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Jan Karski, "The World Knew: Jan Karski’s Mission for Humanity" opened on February 9 at the Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith (HGI) Education Center at Manhattan College (MC) in Riverdale, NY, during an event organized in collaboration with the Jan Karski Educational Foundation.

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