The discussion surrounds the synagogue in Orla, located near the Polish-Belarusian border. This site has been nominated for this year’s edition of the 7 Most Endangered programme run by Europa Nostra.
In the photo, Marek Chmielewski, the village mayor and councillor of Orla, is a dialogue leader who is restoring the memory of the Jews of Orla.
What makes the synagogue in Orla unique, and why is its inclusion in the 7ME programme so important? Are there other synagogues that also qualify for this programme? What other places associated with Jewish heritage still need safeguarding, protection and restoration? What is the current social perception of Jewish heritage? The Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Kraków’s Katarzyna Jagodzińska and John Beauchamp are in the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews to meet:
– Jolanta Gumula – Deputy Director for Programming, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
– Piotr Ostrowski – Publisher, Virtual Shtetl online project, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
– Piotr Puchta – CEO, Foundation for Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland
– Krzysztof Bielawski – Foundation for Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland
– Aleksandra Janus – President, Zapomniane Foundation
“Heritage Hour” is the latest podcast series from the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Kraków. In each episode, we tackle significant topics related to Central European heritage alongside a group of experts. As the title suggests, the podcast lasts for an hour, allowing us to delve into the essence of the issues discussed and listen to the voices of heritage practitioners. Tune in to explore heritage with us, and we encourage you to immerse yourself in the “Heritage Hour” podcast series!