Celebrating 57 Years of Service!
Open to participants 18+. Space is limited
San Antonio Jewish Senior Services (SAJSS), in partnership with HMMSA, invites you to join a meaningful and immersive journey through Poland — tracing over 800 years of Jewish life, faith, culture, destruction, and renewal.
This thoughtfully curated experience will explore Jewish history from medieval beginnings through the Holocaust and into today’s revitalized communities, offering opportunities for learning, remembrance, and reflection.
View the tentative itinerary here!
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Poland’s capital is a powerful gateway into Jewish history. In Warsaw, we explore centuries of vibrant Jewish life alongside sites that bear witness to the destruction of the Holocaust and the city’s remarkable postwar rebirth. Highlights include visits to the POLIN Museum and the historic Warsaw Ghetto, offering a deeper understanding of both heritage and resilience.
A historic center of Jewish learning, Lublin was home to one of Europe’s most influential yeshivot and a vibrant Jewish community. Today, we reflect on its legacy while confronting the profound loss and lasting memory left by the Holocaust, including a visit to Majdanek, one of the most preserved concentration camps.
Home to one of Poland’s most beautifully preserved synagogues, Łańcut reflects both the cultural richness and resilience of Jewish life before the war. Our visit highlights the community’s spiritual heritage and the enduring efforts to preserve its memory.
Kraków’s historic Jewish quarter remains one of the most intact in Europe. Here, past and present meet as we experience sacred spaces, vibrant streets, and a meaningful Shabbat that reflects both memory and renewal. Our time includes a walking tour of the city, visits to the JCC of Kraków, Schindler’s Factory, and the Commandant’s House, along with a powerful day at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the stunning Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Łódź tells the story of endurance under unimaginable conditions. Visiting sites of the former ghetto, including the Łódź Ghetto, we confront the realities of wartime survival and honor the lives of those who lived, labored, and perished there. We also reflect on the broader history of the Holocaust with a visit to Treblinka.
This all-inclusive heritage journey will explore Jewish life in Poland from medieval times through the Holocaust and into the modern era. Participants will visit significant cities, shtetls, memorials, and living Jewish communities, gaining a deeper understanding of both loss and continuity.
All-inclusive land portion: $3,475 per person
(Airfare not included)
This journey is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in exploring the history, culture, and legacy of Jewish life in Poland. Space on the trip is limited, and we encourage those interested to register as soon as possible to secure a spot.
Payment Schedule
Please review the official Terms & Conditions regarding refunds and policies here:
https://www.jroots.org/terms_and_conditions
This trip is proudly sponsored by SAJSS and HMMSA.
Registration must be completed through the official SAJSS/HMMSA registration link provided on this page. Please ensure you are registering with our group and not through any similarly named organizations.
Booking is easy! Simply click the register now button and make a deposit.
Poland sites are not ADA Compliant. Trip schedule is demanding and necessitates considerable walking on some uneven terrain.
Yes, all included meals are certified kosher. Participants may eat elsewhere, on their own, at various times if desired.
This heritage journey is open to participants ages 18 and older who are interested in learning about Jewish life in Poland, both past and present. Participants should be comfortable with a structured travel itinerary that includes guided tours and group activities.
We encourage interested participants to register as early as possible. Space on the trip is limited and registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration helps ensure your spot on the journey.
Yes. To maintain a meaningful group experience, the trip is limited in size. Once the trip reaches capacity, additional participants may be placed on a waitlist.