Who do Poles See When They See a Jew?

Speaker: Dagmara Mańka-Wizor
Chief Specialist for Scientific Projects
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
June 26th, Noon CET
In 2022, the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews launched a three-phase research initiative to explore the key cultural codes shaping how Jews are perceived in modern Polish culture and assess the associated risks. The report, titled "Who Do Poles See When They See a Jew?", presents the findings, highlighting that antisemitism-particularly in its more subtle, often unrecognized forms-is deeply rooted in the collective consciousness. The study also emphasizes that antisemitism extends beyond targeting Jews, reflecting a broader pattern of discrimination against various minority groups.
About the speaker:
Dagmara Mańka-Wizor, Chief Specialist in the Research Department at the POLIN Museum, has been with the museum for over 13 years. She has previously worked with the Polish Academy of Sciences and various non-profits. Her work focuses on promoting Jewish history, culture, and religion, as well as leading anti-discrimination initiatives. Since 2016, she has spearheaded numerous projects in partnership with national and international bodies, primarily aimed at educating police, border guards, educators, and legal professionals about antisemitism and discrimination prevention.
This talk was conducted within the framework of the Dare Together project for building an effective and robust European anti-discrimination field that combats antisemitism and
discrimination through education with an intersectional perspective. The project is funded by the European Union and the German Foreign Office in 2023 and 2024.