Auschwitz Jewish Center

The Auschwitz Jewish Center (AJC) is the only Jewish presence in Oświęcim - the town the Germans called Auschwitz - the site which is primarily associated with the darkest tragedy of the 20th century. In September 2000 the Auschwitz Jewish Center opened its door to honor the former residents of the town and to teach future generations about the destruction caused by the Holocaust. Since August 2006 the Center has been affiliated with the Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in New York. The Center's facilities include the Jewish Museum, the Chevra Lomdei Mishnayot Synagogue, and Education Center.