Jewish Community in Poland

The Jewish community in Poland has a long history, dating back over a thousand years, thriving as a vibrant center of Jewish culture, religion, and scholarship. Before World War II, Poland had the largest Jewish population in Europe, with diverse communities engaged in trade, academia, and cultural life. The Holocaust drastically reduced this population, devastating communities and inflicting profound loss. Today, the community is smaller but resilient, with ongoing efforts to preserve Jewish heritage, traditions, and history through cultural centers, museums, and renewed religious life. Poland remains an important site for understanding Jewish history and its enduring legacy.