JEWS IN WĄBRZEŹNO. A LOST WORLD - ANNA BIENIASZEWSKA

Discover the moving story of the Jewish community of Wąbrzeźno, told with care and attention to detail. This book is not only a chronicle of bygone days but also a tribute to the people who shaped the multicultural landscape of the city. Immerse yourself in the world of traditions, customs, and the fates of those who have passed away, leaving their mark on history.

• Rescued memory of the Jewish community of Wąbrzeźno.
• A picture of a multicultural city, where various nationalities and religions coexisted.
• Detailed presentation of Jewish traditions and customs.
• New archival sources from the collection of the Jewish Religious Community in Wąbrzeźno.
• The fates of well-known rabbis, cantors, and ritual slaughterers.
• The history of Old Testament traders and craftsmen.
• Illustrations and quotes from the Pomeranian press.

Anna Bieniaszewska, the author of this publication, approaches the history of the Jewish community of Wąbrzeźno with passion and commitment. Her goal is to save from oblivion the fate of the Israelites who co-created this city for centuries. Thanks to her work, we can go back in time and see Wąbrzeźno as a place where Poles, Germans, and Jews lived side by side, creating a unique cultural mosaic.

The book "Jews in Wąbrzeźno. A Lost World" is the result of years of archival research and searches. The author has reached unique sources, including the collection of original acts of the Jewish Religious Community in Wąbrzeźno, which was saved by YIVO in New York. As a result, the reader has the opportunity to learn about the fates of well-known personalities such as rabbis, cantors, and ritual slaughterers, as well as ordinary people who created the Wąbrzeźno diaspora.

This publication is not only a valuable source of historical knowledge but also a moving story about people who have disappeared from the cityscape. The author invites the reader on a nostalgic journey to places that no longer exist but will forever remain in the memory of those who remember them. This book is also a call to preserve the memory of the past and to respect other cultures and traditions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Wąbrzeźno, Pomerania, and Poland.

The Adam Marszałek publishing house presents readers with an exceptional publication. The illustrations and quotes from the Pomeranian press contained therein add authenticity and allow you to immerse yourself even deeper in the described history. Anna Bieniaszewska's work is an attempt to reconstruct a world that has irretrievably passed, but which deserves to be remembered. This book is a monument to those who have passed away and a warning to future generations.