Six years ago, I led a congregational trip with Melanie to Krakow, Warsaw, and Berlin. Although I had not planned it this way, it was the 80th anniversary of my mother’s being kicked out of Germany by the Nazis and dumped into Poland. During the trip, when visiting the great Orange Street Temple in Berlin, I saw they had an exhibit showing the plight of refugees like my mother. The trip reminded me that we owe it to past generations to visit Europe and enjoy it. The Nazis do not get to have the last word on the Jewish experience in Poland and Germany!
Please consider joining Melanie and me on May 12-21, 2025, for a CBSW trip to Krakow, Warsaw (Poland), and Berlin (Germany). (Click here for more information.)
German Jewish refugees in Poland, 1938
In addition to confronting the destruction of European Jewry, we will witness the deep and rich past of Jews in Europe and the current challenges and hopes for the future. Led by myself and a terrific tour educator (guide), we will visit important synagogues, monuments, and – of course, Auschwitz – but also witness the rejuvenation of Jewish life in Poland and Germany.
Melanie and I will host a meeting on the trip at 7 PM on Thursday, November 7. Please RSVP by November 4 if you would like to attend.
The trip will be an adventure and a sacred opportunity. Please contact me with any questions!
