Stay connected with the latest news and cultural updates from American Friends of POLIN Museum and the broader Polish Jewish community. Explore stories, announcements, and insights that celebrate the rich heritage and ongoing vitality of Jewish life in Poland.

• POLIN Museum Launches New Temporary Exhibition

  October 2024

  The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw has opened a new temporary exhibition exploring the post-war renewal of Jewish cultural life in Poland. The exhibition draws on archival materials and personal narratives to illuminate a remarkable story of resilience.

• American Friends Hosts Annual New York Benefit

  September 2024

  Supporters gathered in New York for the annual benefit supporting the POLIN Museum and the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland. The evening featured remarks from museum leadership and a celebration of the organization's ongoing cultural and educational mission.

• Educational Programs Expand Across the U.S.

  July 2024

  American Friends of POLIN Museum has expanded its educational outreach, bringing programs about Polish Jewish history to schools and community centers across the United States. The initiative aims to foster deeper understanding of this shared heritage.

• New Digital Archive Preserves Polish Jewish Heritage

  May 2024

  A collaborative digital archive project supported by the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland now makes thousands of historical documents, photographs, and testimonies accessible online to researchers and the public worldwide.

• POLIN Museum Welcomes Record Number of Visitors

  March 2024

  The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews reported a record number of visitors in the past year, reflecting growing international interest in the thousand-year history of Jewish life in Poland. The museum continues to serve as a vital center for education and dialogue.