Żydowski Instytut Historyczny

  • Jewish Historical Institute
  • ŻIH
Identifier
1231
Dates
1947
Type of Entity
Corporate Body

Dates of Existence

Foundation: 1947

History

The predecessor of the present Żydowski Instytut Historyczny was founded in 1947 and for many decades pursued studies of Jewish history and culture. It gathered priceless collections of archival files, photographs, books, journals and art pieces being the heritage of the great Jewish community in Poland and a testimony to the Jewish life which flourished in Poland for several centuries.

Places

  • Founded in Warszawa/Warsaw, Poland (פולין).

Sources