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.
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!
12
06.2026
01
07.2026
History
A Conference “Poland–Israel: Roots, Community and Future”
Two days of dialogue and cooperation between communities, institutions and individuals from Poland and Israel. The conference will take place on 18–19 June 2026 at the Ennis Cultural Center in Jaffa and will serve as a platform for discussion and strengthening ties between Poland and Israel.
18
06.2026
19
06.2026
History
Back to routine with the “Polish Tel
We are very happy to finally return to routine with our “Polish Tel Aviv” tours! The program presents the places, figures, and stories that reveal the contribution of the Jewish community from Poland to the founding of Tel Aviv and the shaping of the State of Israel in its early years.
23
05.2026
History, Tourism