Aleksandra Janus

Dr. Aleksandra Janus, a Polish Cultural Anthropologist and President of the Zapomniane Foundation, delves into her complex Jewish heritage amidst Poland's haunting history. She grapples with the decision to purchase a historic synagogue that survived Nazi destruction, once a bastion of a thriving Jewish community. The conversation highlights her quest to honor forgotten burial sites and how revitalizing these spaces can reshape communal memory. Through her journey, they discuss the importance of preserving Jewish heritage and the impact of such a revival on the local community.