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Warsaw initiates deadline for renewing restitution claims

Warsaw publishes list of 48 buildings claimed in dormant restitution suits, opens six-month window for new claims under recent legislation.

Warsaw initiates deadline for renewing restitution claims

Polish police raid offices of racism and xenophobia center

Police raid Warsaw offices of the Center for Monitoring Racist and Xenophobic Behavior as part of a fraud investigation.

Polish police raid offices of racism and xenophobia center

New database to help Holocaust survivors reclaim Warsaw property

The World Jewish Restitution Organization has created a database to help Holocaust survivors reclaim property in Warsaw before deadline.

New database to help Holocaust survivors reclaim Warsaw property

Security concerns at Warsaw synagogue ahead of Indepedence Day

Celebration of Poland’s Independence Day in historic Nozyk synagogue in Warsaw cancelled due to security concerns.

Security concerns at Warsaw synagogue ahead of Indepedence Day

Poland signs law to prevent return of post-WWII property

President Andrzej Duda has signed a law which would allow Warsaw to refuse property claims for confiscations made after World War II.

Poland signs law to prevent return of post-WWII property

Polish court upholds controversial restitution law

Court in Poland rejects motion to scrap a law that critics say is preventing restitution of property that belonged to Jewish families.

Polish court upholds controversial restitution law

Holocaust survivors from Florida perform in former ghetto

Musical duo of Holocaust survivors from Florida return to their native Poland to perform there for the first time.

Holocaust survivors from Florida perform in former ghetto

Warsaw Jewish Theatre closed over building's dangerous condition

Jewish Theatre building in Warsaw closed due to the poor physical condition of the building.

Warsaw Jewish Theatre closed over building's dangerous condition

Polish President's first visit to Jewish Museum in Warsaw

Polish President Andrzej Duda calls exhibition of 900 years of shared history 'spectacular.'

Polish President's first visit to Jewish Museum in Warsaw

Hundreds march for Israel in Warsaw

Christian groups in Poland organize march to express solidarity with Israel against three-month wave of Arab terror.

Hundreds march for Israel in Warsaw

Polish Activist on Trial for Leading Pro-Israel Rally

Tadeusz Markiewicz faces fine from Warsaw court for pro-Israel demonstration last summer that went past its allotted time.

Polish Activist on Trial for Leading Pro-Israel Rally

Warsaw Museum Sheds Light on 1,000-Year History of Poland's Jews

Breathtaking architecture and latest technology combine in 'game-changing' institution; Israeli President opens new museum.

Warsaw Museum Sheds Light on 1,000-Year History of Poland's Jews

President Rivlin Flies to Poland on First Official Visit Abroad

President Reuven Rivlin will be inaugurating new Warsaw Jewish museum.

President Rivlin Flies to Poland on First Official Visit Abroad

Jewish Tombstones Used to Pave Roads Return to Cemeteries

Polish officials to restore Jewish tombstones in Warsaw to their rightful place after they are discovered bricked into WWII-era buildings.

Jewish Tombstones Used to Pave Roads Return to Cemeteries

Museum Dedicated to the History of Polish Jews Opens in Warsaw

The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw opens its Core Exhibition to visitors in grand ceremony on October 28.

Museum Dedicated to the History of Polish Jews Opens in Warsaw

Holocaust Memorial for Righteous Gentiles Planned for Warsaw

Polish citizens who saved Jews to be honored in new monument; children of survivors foot the bill.

Holocaust Memorial for Righteous Gentiles Planned for Warsaw

Neo-Nazis Protest Against 'Protective Edge' in Poland

Jewish, pro-Israel communities stage counter-protest in Warsaw; activist laments 'ugly face' of European far-right.

Neo-Nazis Protest Against 'Protective Edge' in Poland

Campaigners Rally to Save Historic pre-Holocaust Synagogue

Polish campaigners say that unless funds are found soon, Krasnik synagogue restoration at risk.

Campaigners Rally to Save Historic pre-Holocaust Synagogue

Netanyahu: Iran's Elections Change Nothing

Tehran "regime will continue to be led by one man, one ruler (who) will continue Iran's quest for nuclear weapons."

Netanyahu: Iran's Elections Change Nothing

Warsaw Synagogue Replica Would Make Nazis 'Turn in Their Graves'

A miniature replica of Warsaw Great Synagogue will be installed on site of original, almost 70 years after it was destroyed.

Warsaw Synagogue Replica Would Make Nazis 'Turn in Their Graves'

Poland: Hundreds Gather to Mark 70 Years Since Ghetto Uprising

Hundreds of people, including Holocaust survivors, gathered as Poland marked the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Poland: Hundreds Gather to Mark 70 Years Since Ghetto Uprising

Poland's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Ghetto Uprising

Around 100 people gathered at Warsaw's synagogue to pay tribute to the Jews who took part in the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Poland's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Ghetto Uprising

Polish Parliament Marks Anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Poland's parliament paid tribute to fighters of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, amid a host of events marking the 70th anniversary this week.

Polish Parliament Marks Anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Poll: High Anti-Semitism Among Warsaw Teens

Poll shows anti-Jewish sentiment among youth in Poland's capital. 44% don't want a Jewish neighbor.

Poll: High Anti-Semitism Among Warsaw Teens

Ghetto Mezuzah Case Unveiled at Polish Jewish Museum

Poland's chief rabbi unveils a special prayer case at a new Jewish museum, days before 70th anniversary of Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Ghetto Mezuzah Case Unveiled at Polish Jewish Museum

Israeli Writer Resides in Narrowest House as Link to Past

The narrowest building in the world opened in Warsaw as an artistic installation that will house renowned Israeli writer Edgar Keret.

Israeli Writer Resides in Narrowest House as Link to Past

15 Dead in Polish Train Collision

At least 15 people are dead and 54 injured in a head-on collision between two trains in Poland late Saturday night.

15 Dead in Polish Train Collision