MASS GRAVES of TYKOCIN
The Holocaust reached Tykocin on August 5, 1941 when the Germans shot dead, 1,400 people ... On August 25, The Germans murdered 2500 Jews from Tykocin and surrounding villages. Later between 1941-43 more than 500 people were killed. In the mass graves lies more than 3000 people.
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The story of Irena Sendler
One of our most powerful voices on behalf of tolerance and peace, Irena Sendler was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 at the age of 96. She is among the last remaining survivors of Zegota -- a secret network of Poles who fought to aid the Jews during WWII.
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American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists
The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IAJLJ) is a democratic organization whose membership is drawn from more than 30 countries. The Association was formed in 1969 in Jerusalem at the First International Congress of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists.
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OCRP - Ozarow Cemetery Restoration Project
The Ozarow cemetery dates back almost 400 years. It is one of the few remaining Jewish cemeteries in Poland, with its approximately 300 (including ca 200 recently uncovered) monuments, standing in solemn testimony to the thriving Jewish community that once was.In May 2001, the OCRP Group was formed and with the generous help and assistance of Ozarowers and non-Ozarowers from many countries, funds have been raised for much of the restoration work to begin.
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 JewishGen
JewishGen®, Inc. is the primary internet source connecting researchers of Jewish genealogy worldwide. Its most popular components are the JewishGen Discussion Group, the JewishGen Family Finder (a database of over 280,000 surnames and towns), the comprehensive directory of InfoFiles, ShtetLinks for over 200 communities, and a variety of databases such as the ShtetlSeeker and Jewish Records Indexing-Poland. JewishGen's online Family Tree of the Jewish People contains data on over two million people.
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The U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
The Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad is a little known, yet
important, federal agency for family historians. It's goal is to encourage the preservation
of documents, memorials, and cemeteries in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and the
former Soviet Union.
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 Jewish Historical Research Institute in Poland
The Jewish Historical Research Institute is the only institution in Poland
focused entirely on the study of the history and culture of Polish Jews. It is
the richest depository of Jewish-related archival documents, books,
journals, and museum objects.
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 FOUNDATION MONUMENTUM
IUDAICUM LODZENZE
In 1995 the President of Lodz, Organization of Former Residents of Lodz and The World Jewish Restitution Organization initiated the creation of "Foundation Monumentum Iudaicum Lodzense".
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Polaniec (Plontch) Jewish Cemetery Restoration
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Ilza Cemetery Restoration Project
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Przerosl Cemetery Restoration Project
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Wysokie Mazowieckie Cemetery Restoration Project
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 Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland
Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland was established by the Union of Jewish Communities in Poland and the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO). Our mission is to protect and commemorate the surviving monuments of Jewish cultural heritage in Poland.
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