Piaski’s Old Jewish Cemetery
Piaski's old Jewish cemetery has been totally destroyed and killings took place in its grounds.
Piaski's old Jewish cemetery has been totally destroyed and killings took place in its grounds.
The Jewish cemetery in Wąwolnica became a killing site when men from the town were shot and buried there.
Desecrated by the Nazis and hidden under dense vegetation, Wąwolnica's Jewish cemetery still contains some reminders of pre-war Jewish life in the town.
As well as Jewish cemeteries, synagogues were widely targeted by the Nazis as part of their efforts to attack Jewish culture.
Wąwolnica's Jewish cemetery was neglected and overgrown. However, thanks to dedicated volunteers and the support of the local government, it is finally being restored and cared for.
When Jews from surrounding areas faced persecution many fled to Wąwolnica. However, this supposed safe haven witnessed cultural genocide and mass murder.
Volunteers from across Poland and around the world came together to clean Piaski's cemeteries
A diverse group worked to clear and restore the cemetery with a dedication to remembering the past and building bridges for the future.
The Jewish cemeteries in Piaski were desecrated during WWII and used as killing sites. But vandalism, misuse and neglect still continues today
As part of the attack on Jewish property, the Jewish cemetery in Oświęcim was desecrated.
In Oświęcim Jewish cemetery, the Nazis further desecrated a sacred site by turning it into a camp.
Oświęcim was one of the first towns in Poland to be invaded by the German army after the outbreak of World War II.