The Polish Institute invites to a fascinating lecture by Zofia Hartman, author of Sugihara’s List — a book that tells one of the most moving stories of World War II: the list of entry visas issued by Chiune Sugihara, the Vice-Consul of Japan in Lithuania, which saved the lives of thousands of Jews.

During the lecture, Hartman will speak about the process of writing the book, the historical research behind it, and the stories of the refugees who were granted a “new life” thanks to Sugihara’s courageous actions.

The lecture will be held in English

Free admission – advance registration required

Friday, September 19, 2025

11:00 AM

Polish Institute Library, Beit Psagot, 3 Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv, 22nd floor

The event is part of the Dō Droga Festival – an international initiative dedicated to preserving historical memory through music and storytelling. The festival centers on the heroic story of Chiune Sugihara and the journey of Jewish Holocaust refugees through Poland, Lithuania, Japan, and Israel.

Zofia Hartman, the festival’s historical advisor, will also attend the main event in Israel on September 20.

For more information about the book