3.05.2020 History

May 3rd – Poland`s Constitution Day

On May 3rd Poland marks Constitution Day in honour of the 1791 document that is regarded as the first codified modern constitution in Europe and second in the world

On May 3rd Poland marks Constitution Day in honour of the 1791 document that is regarded as the first codified modern constitution in Europe and second in the world

(coming 3 years after America’s).

After gaining its independence in 1918, Poland established May 3 as a holiday, but it was not celebrated until 1990, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Nowadays Poland and Poles are marking this day with Family picnics, military parades or sport competitions.

 

 

 

Scheduled History

Between History and Memory, Between Yiddish and

The Polish Institute and Radical House are proud to present the first collaboration between the two institutions – a special evening that crosses languages, cultures, and artistic disciplines with guide and writer Shalom Boguslavsky and musician and multidisciplinary artist Neta Weiner. Bringing together history, literature, music, and contemporary culture, the event offers a fresh perspective on the past and present of Eastern European Jewry.
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More than 250 participants attended the Polish

On 18–19 June 2026, the first edition of Polish Communities Days took place at the Ennis Cultural Centre in Jaffa. The conference was a unique event dedicated to dialogue, cooperation, and relationship-building among communities, institutions, and local governments from Poland and Israel.
18 06.2026 19 06.2026 History, News

Four New Dates for the “Polish Tel

Due to high demand, we have added four new dates for the “Polish Tel Aviv” tour, led by Israeli-Polish historian and licensed tour guide Jan Kirshenbaum. Come and join us!
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