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.
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
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