Jewish Lublin & Poland Judaica
WHAT SHOULD YOU SEE AND WHAT'S WORTH SEEING?
A guide to Jewish Lublin Judaica and Jewish Poland! The MEZUZA MI POLIN CENTER is also a Jewish information hub! Find out which Jewish monuments, cemeteries, and other sites of remembrance related to Jewish culture are worth visiting in Warsaw and beyond.
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Did you know that before World War II, Lublin was one of the largest centers of Jewish culture in the world?
Jewish traditions were present at every turn—from everyday life to architecture, art, and literature.
Discover the world of Polish Jews and learn about their history.
We recommend visiting the following Jewish places in Lublin and throughout Poland!
JEWISH MUSEUMS AND INSTITUTIONS WE RECOMMEND IN LUBLIN – a complete guide!
Brama Grodzka / Teatr NN
Through exhibitions, educational programs, oral history projects, and digital archives, it documents the lives and memories of communities that once shaped cities such as Lublin. A must see museum that provide unique experience!
Address: 21 Grodzka St, Lublin
Majdanek Death Camp
Established by Nazi Germany on the outskirts of Lublin in 1941. It served as both a concentration camp and a killing center. 80,000 people—mostly Jews, as well as Poles and prisoners of other nationalities were murdered.
Address: 67 Męczenników Majdanka
Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva
The Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, founded in 1930 was one of the most prestigious centers of Jewish learning in the world. Today, the restored building serves as a place of Jewish cultural heritage and 3 star hotel.
Address: 85 Lubartowska St. Lublin.
Chewra Nosim
One of the few surviving pre-war Jewish prayer houses in Lublin, reflecting the city’s rich religious and communal life. Originally established as a house of prayer and study, it served members of the local Jewish community before the Holocaust. Today, it stands as an important reminder of Lublin’s centuries-old Jewish heritage and the vibrant community that once flourished there.
Address: 10 Lubartowska St. Lublin
Jakub Icchak Horowic Ohel
The Ohel of Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak Horowitz, known as the Seer of Lublin, is one of the most important Hasidic pilgrimage sites in Poland. Rabbi Horowitz (1745–1815) was a renowned spiritual leader of Hasidism. His resting place in the old Jewish cemetery in Lublin continues to attract thousands of pilgrims from around the world each year. The ohel stands as a symbol of Lublin’s enduring role as a center of Jewish spirituality and learning. A must see place in Lublin!
Mezuzah Trace
The Mezuzah Trace at Lubartowska Street is a rare physical reminder of the Jewish families who once lived in Lublin. The visible mark left by a mezuzah on the doorframe preserves the memory of everyday Jewish life. Today, it serves as a powerful symbol of absence, continuity, and remembrance, connecting the city’s past with the present. 2nd floor. Mind the strangers
Address: 47 Lubartowska St. Lublin
