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The Sudden Loss of a Karski Supporter

The Sudden Loss of a Karski Supporter

March 24, 2021

The Jan Karski Educational Foundation mourns the loss of Leonard Kniffel, a Polish-American writer, former publishing executive for the American Library Association in Chicago, and a JKEF supporter.

Karski Made Good Trouble

Karski Made Good Trouble

March 1, 2021

The Jan Karski Educational Foundation shared the Karski legacy with Social Studies teachers at the annual, virtual Florida Council for the Social Studies Conference on February 20, 2021.

A Voice of Reason

A Voice of Reason

February 4, 2021

The Jan Karski Educational Foundation responses to an excellent commentary on Polish-Jewish relations by AJC’s Executive Director, Davis Harris.

What Do You Stand For?

What Do You Stand For?

January 26, 2021

A moving video with a contemporary and universal message that encourages you to follow the values represented by Jan Karski.

Karski’s Friend, Fr. Leo O’Donovan to Lead Prayer at Presidential Inauguration

Karski’s Friend, Fr. Leo O’Donovan to Lead Prayer at Presidential Inauguration

January 12, 2021

President Emeritus of Georgetown University and Jan Karski’s colleague and friend, Father Leo J. O’Donovan, has been chosen by President-elect Joe Biden to lead the prayer during his inauguration.

In Karski’s Footsteps: Bearing Witness Today

In Karski’s Footsteps: Bearing Witness Today

December 8, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and David Strathairn, an Oscar-nominated actor who plays Karski in “Remember This,” were special guests at a virtual event "Bearing Witness: The Legacy of Jan Karski."

The World Needs to Be Reminded of Karski’s Warning

The World Needs to Be Reminded of Karski’s Warning

July 20, 2020

The Galicia Jewish Museum in Kraków, Poland, has opened a new exhibition by a Polish-American artist Anna VanMatre, which includes an artwork dedicated to Jan Karski.

Chicago Remembers Jan Karski on the 20th Anniversary of His Death

Chicago Remembers Jan Karski on the 20th Anniversary of His Death

July 16, 2020

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Jan Karski's death, the City of Chicago hosted events to honor his legacy.

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