VOICED: Museum of Polish Jews - a window on a lost civilization

The video discusses a new museum in Poland dedicated to Jewish history, highlighting its mission to showcase 1000 years of Jewish life in Poland. The museum, located in Warsaw's old Jewish ghetto, aims to educate about the vibrant Jewish civilization that existed before the Holocaust. It will serve as a cultural and educational center, reviving the legacy of the Ashkenazi Jewish world. The museum is set to open in 2011, offering insights into the rich history and contributions of Jews in Poland.

What does the museum's facade symbolize?

• The creation of the world

• The Exodus from Egypt

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The biblical parting of the Red Sea

Where is the Museum of the History of Polish Jews located?

• Krakow's old town

• Warsaw's old Jewish ghetto

• Gdansk's main square

• Lodz's industrial district

What was the significance of the Jewish community in Poland before the Holocaust?

• It was the smallest Jewish community in Europe

• It was primarily agricultural

• It was isolated from other Jewish communities

• It was a center for Jewish cultural and religious life

What is the primary goal of the museum?

• To display modern art

• To showcase the entire history of Jews in Poland

• To focus solely on the Holocaust

• To serve as a political center

When is the museum expected to open its doors?

• 2010

• 2011

• 2012

• 2013