Jewish Oscar Winner Granted Polish Citizenship

Culture
Written By Laura Chambers

A Jewish Oscar-winning director has been granted Polish citizenship, a significant gesture from the Polish government.

This award acknowledges the director’s contribution to global cinema and Polish culture. It is part of Poland’s broader initiative to honor Jewish individuals connected to Poland and recognize the Jewish community’s influence on Polish arts and history.

This historic move is seen as an effort to mend relations and promote recognition.

Read Original Article: Israel Hayom

Image credit - Reuters/Adam Gray

Laura Chambers
Previous

Ethiopian Jews Cook Their Food and Share Their Stories in Bay Area Video Series
Next

Researching Belarusian Jewish History in Impossible Circumstances: The Open Lab for a Belarusian Jewish Museum