Spotlight on Poland's Jewish Revival

Thu 12 May, 5-9 pm. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [email][events]

After the 1989 fall of communism, Jewish culture in Poland experienced a remarkable revitalization, from Krakow's Jewish Cultural Festival to the annual literary festival in Warsaw celebrating I.B. Singer, day schools, synagogues, community centers, the Museum of Jewish History in Poland and more.

Panel Presentations:"How Jewish life came back to Poland after 1968." Shana Penn, Taube Foundation "Some observations regarding Jewish life in Poland today." Michael Traison, Attorney & Civic Leader "Exploring Jewish identity and peoplehood in Poland." Karen Underhill, PhD Candidate U,. Chicago"Synthesis and Antithesis: the role of Poland in the new global Jewish culture." Adam Davis, Exec. Dir., KFAR Jewish Arts Center Free!

Location:
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington
Chicago, IL 60602

Contact:
Adam Davis
Phone: 773-362-4760 773-362-4760
Email: adamrdavis@kfarcenter.com