On June 14, 1940, the first transport arrived in Auschwitz - Since 2006, June 14 became a Remembrance Day in Poland
On June 14, 1940, the first transport carrying 728 Polish inmates from Tarnow arrived in Auschwitz.
298 of them survived the horror.
The last one of those inmates, Kazimierz Albin, died at the age of 96 on July 22, 2019.
Since 2006, June 14 became a Remembrance Day in Poland.
The Polish Tel Aviv – Back in
We’re welcoming the autumn with three new dates for our “Polish Tel Aviv” tour, led by Israeli-Polish historian and tour guide Jan Kirschenbaum.
16
10.2026
23
10.2026
History
New September Dates for the “Polish Tel
Wrap up the summer with another chance to discover Polish Tel Aviv! New dates are now available for the walking tour led by Israeli-Polish historian and tour guide Jan Kirshenbaum.
04
09.2026
05
09.2026
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.
20
07.2026
History, Literature, Music