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2nd Wednesday 11 am-12 pm
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Wednesday, August 12—Byalostok (Part II)
One of the major centers of Jewish life in Poland in the 19th century, Byalostok, still holds a lot of Jewish heritage today. The city also serves as a great example of Jewish life during the industrial period. By comparison, two shtetls near Warsaw, Tykocin and Gora Kalwaria, serve as well preserved inspirations for both Marc Chagall and the Fiddler on the Roof. Górą Kalwaris became the main seat of the Ger Hassidic dynasty, which today is the third largest Hassidic community in the world. Included in the tour is a little-known story of survival of around 6,000 Jews during WW2 thanks to the Japanese diplomat, who issued visas for the Jews from that region to escape.
