As part of this year’s European Days of Jewish Culture, which begin on September 6th under the theme “Love”, we are preparing two events at the Płońsk Memorial House:

1. A temporary panel exhibition (featuring 10 large-format roll-up banners) titled “Paula”. The project involves creating and presenting a biographical exhibition dedicated to Paula Ben-Gurion—a strong, independent woman who, as the wife of the Prime Minister of Israel, played a fundamental yet often overlooked role alongside the founder of the State of Israel. The exhibition will draw on unique archival materials (also from the collection of the National Library of Israel), including family photographs, personal correspondence between the couple, and fragments of texts from the international press of the era. The narrative will guide viewers through key stages of her life: from her youth in New York and work as a nurse, through the period of wartime separation, to her pioneering life in the Negev Desert. The project aims to revive the memory of this extraordinary, charismatic woman and give a voice to someone whose personal sacrifices shaped the life of one of the 20th century’s most important politicians. The exhibition will be on display at the Płońsk Memorial House from the beginning of September through the end of November. Thanks to its portable format, it can also be presented in regional schools and libraries once the grant project concludes.

2. Friendship-themed workshops (four sessions) for children from kindergartens in Płońsk. The project entails organizing creative workshops where children will hear a Jewish folktale about a dog and a cat and their friendship; inspired by the story, they will then create figures out of modeling clay.

We plan the opening of the exhibition to 6 September 2026 (date to be confirmed). The workshops will take place in September, October and November, following the registration of four kindergarten groups.