Pawel Sygowski from our partners Stowarzyszenie “Studnia Pamieci” (Well of Memory) presents his new book about the Jewish cemetery in Wąwolnica -Żydzi wąwolniccy i ich cmentarz.
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.
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.
