It's been almost 13 years since Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis was appointed to serve as the emissary for Shavei Israel in Katowice, Poland, and he, and his wife, Raissa, made the move there from Jerusalem. After 5 years in Katowice and 8 in Warsaw, working side...
We recently sponsored and participated in the Experiential Seminar in Poland on Polish Judaism and Hasidism, Past and Present that was attended by Shavei’s Chaya Castillo. One of the cities they visited that made an impression was Lodz, the third-largest city in Poland, located approximately...
Poland has been a meaningful place in Jewish history in which the Hasidic movement had a remarkable role. Most of it was destroyed by the Nazis during the Holocaust, however, in past few decades there has been a growing interest there in the Jewish heritage...
Shavei Israel is proud to share an Experiential Seminar in Poland! Polish Judaism and Hasidism – Past and Present January 31 – February 6, 2023 • If you are interested in Polish Judaism, in general, and Polish Hasidism, in particular – both past and present. • If you are open...
One of the communities Shavei Israel works with are the 'Hidden Jews' of Poland. These descendants of those few remaining Jews in Poland after the Holocaust who hid their Jewishness, are only finding out now about their Jewish heritage. Lodz is one of the cities in...
Just now, as the fast of Esther is approaching, Rabbi Avi Baumol, Shavei Israel's emissary in Krakow, Poland, published a video of a brief talk he presented to an interfaith conference about the significance of fasting in Judaism. [vc_video link='https://youtu.be/HfLTWzJ4ndM'] ...
Shosh Chovav, a Shavei Israel volunteer, recently traveled to Lodz, Poland, to teach Hebrew and work with a local Jewish community. She's written about her experience before, but here she describes her personal experience and impressions....
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...
