The Gszarim Foundation was officially established in 2017, with the purpose of changing the world for the better and making it a place where memory of the past serves to support actions that shape our future. The goal of the Foundation is to build bridges, overcome stereotypes, commemorate the Polish-Jewish history and nurture the development of the Jewish community in Poland.

Jewish.pl – Website of the Jewish community addressed to Polish Jews and people interested in Jewish culture and history, run by members of the Jewish community and professional journalists.

Active Citizens – Articles on the Jewish.pl website, which were written as part of the Active Citizens program. The project is funded by the Active Citizens-National Fund program, financed by the EEA Grants.

Sokolow Podlaski – For several years we have been honoring the memory the Jewish community of Sokołów Podlaski. Since 2011, we have been organizing commemoration of the anniversary of the liquidation of the ghetto in the city. We have also initiated a competition for children and several educational workshops.

Sokolow.jewish.pl – Since 2017, we have been publishing Polish translations of Yiddish books on the history of Sokołów. Our translations can be usefull for all residents of the town, who until now – due to the language barrier – could not get to know this part of their history.

Books.jewish.pl – Website dedicated to interesting Jewish books, written by Jewish authors or on the subject of Jewish history, art and culture. We read, review, talk with authors, inform our readers about new publications.

OUR MISSION

THE GSZARIM FOUNDATION HAS SET ITSELF SEVERAL IMPORTANT OBJECTIVES

The aim of the Foundation is to work in the field of education and publishing, especially in the promotion of culture, history and heritage of Polish Jews. The Foundation implements its statutory objectives by: a) administering a website promoting knowledge of the Jewish community in Poland and in the world; b) involvement in research, education, publishing, exhibition and cultural activities; c) working with individuals and institutions whose activities are convergent with the objectives of the Foundation; d) cooperation with local authorities, government, NGOs, and academic and research institutions in Poland and in the world in the field listed in the objectives of the Foundation; e) initiating and financing projects, also in collaboration with other organizations, both in Poland and abroad.

We received support from:

Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

Polish History Museum

Active Citizens – National Fund program, financed by the EEA Grants