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Museum of the Former German Kulmhof Death Camp in Chełmno on Ner, Rzuchowski Forest, Torah, Żychlin Cemetery Project 2026
We packed a lot into our trip from May 25-29. Fourteen international volunteers joined numerous local volunteers at the Żychlin cemetery, where we finished clearing and surveying the depression where we suspect victims of the March 1942 liquidation of the Jewish ghetto were buried. In addition, on May 25, there was the ceremonial transfer of a Torah fragment recovered in Żychlin to the Saski Palace Museum in Kutno. On May 26, two Żychlin descendants and two participating University of Alabama students visited the Żychlin school to talk about Żychlin’s Jewish history and our project. On May 27, most of the 8th grade students joined our clean-up activities in the Jewish cemetery. On May 28, we traveled to the Former German Death Camp Kulmhoff for the unveiling of a memorial marker on the Wall of Memory for the victims from ADJCP towns.
News coverage of the Żychlin Cemetery Project, 2026
All in Polish, but you can use a translation app!
The Saski Palace Museum in Kutno, link to the report about the ceremonial transfer of the Torah.
TVP3 Łódź news report, 25 May. Link to the report about the ceremonial transfer of the Torah. Scroll to the date and go to minute marker 16.20.
Radio Victoria: Report about the ceremonial transfer of the Torah:
Museum of the Former German Death Camp Kulmhoff, link to the report about the unveiling of the memorial monument.
Radio Q: Link to Interview with Marysia Galbraith and Bożena Gajewska on May 29, 2029.
Please keep an eye out for more posts about the Żychlin Cemetery Project and other ADJCP activities.
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What an extraordinary and meaningful accomplishment in just a few days. Bringing together international volunteers, local residents, students, descendants, and educators demonstrates the power of community in preserving Jewish memory. The progress at the Żychlin cemetery, the educational outreach, and the memorial dedication are all inspiring examples of remembrance in action. Great work, once again Marysia.
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Thank you Jill. It really was an extraordinary week. I’m so grateful to everyone who participated
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Marysia, read today’s amazing accomplishment. Once again ever so proud of you.
Had the Polish coverage translated into English. Thanks for this convenience.
I noted the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Rabbi Michael Schudrich attended your event. I personally met Rabbi Schudrich and he invited me to his home for shabbat. He knows our great great grandfather and possibly 3 of his 4 wives were buried in the oldest Jewish cemetery, outside of Skiernowicze. The cemetery was repurposed and someone was granted the land to build their bungalow on top of the graves.
The Rabbi of Skiernowicze had a Ohel there. The Chabad orthodox come to say prayers for this deceased rabbi buried here. I witnessed them in action when I visited the cemetery with my Polish guide.
You now have the pleasure of knowing Rabbi Schudrich, as well.
Ellen
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Thanks for sharing these details about your time in Poland and about our Skierniewice ancestors
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