About us
About the organization
Jewish Heritage Fund in Bardejov is a non-profit organization established in 2016 as the local sister organization of the U.S.-based non-profit Bardejov Jewish Preservation Committee (BJPC).
EMIL A. FISH
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
BJPC
He is known for his work in the field of Jewish heritage preservation and Holocaust education.
BJPC, founded Emil A. Fish, a native of Bardejov and Holocaust survivor, has been implementing several projects for the restoration and preservation of Jewish monuments since 2006, including the restoration of the historic Jewish cemetery, synagogues, and the creation of Holocaust MemorialBJPC, founded in 2006 by Emil A. Fish—a Bardejov native and Holocaust survivor—has carried out multiple preservation projects of Jewish landmarks, including the restoration of the historic Jewish cemetery, synagogues, and the creation of the Holocaust Memorial. BJPC works actively with local and national institutions, as well as international partners, to safeguard Bardejov’s Jewish heritage.
Our Mission
RESTORE, EDUCATE, AND COMMEMORATE Jewish cultural heritage in the town of Bardejov and its surroundings—as a memory of the once significant Jewish community that was destroyed during the Holocaust.
The Story and Vision
Before World War II, Jews made up as much as 40% of the population in Bardejov and its region. The town was home to a vibrant religious and cultural Jewish community that contributed significantly to its development. This community was tragically annihilated during the Holocaust—more than 3,000 Jewish residents were deported to the ghetto and to concentration and extermination camps in Nazi-occupied Poland. By 1948, only 250 Jews remained in Bardejov.Today, there is no longer an active Jewish community in the town.
Emil A. Fishfounder of BJPC, returned to his hometown in 2005 after more than 50 years. Upon seeing the neglected cemetery and deteriorating synagogues, he decided to act. Using his own resources, he began restoring these sites as a tribute to those who once lived, prayed, and died there. In 2006, he established BJPC,and a decade later, our local Slovak partner— the Bardejov Jewish Heritage Foundation—was founded. .
Team
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JUDr. Pavel Šteiner
Executive Director and Legal Representative
Dr. Šteiner serves as Executive Director of our non-profit organization and also as legal advisor to BJPC.
Contact:
steiner@bardejov.org
Mgr. Ľuboslava Mačejová, DiS.art.
Tour Guide
She has long been dedicated to guiding activities and promoting the Jewish history of Bardejov. She provides expert interpretation for visitors of the historical Jewish Suburbium and cemetery. She also contributes to the creation of educational and cultural programming within the Jewish Suburbium.
Contact:
luboslava@bardejov.org
+421 949 324 664
Support and Partners
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of Mr. Emil Fish and the Bardejov Jewish Preservation Committee (BJPC). .
Other key donors include:
Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic
Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic
An important partner in our efforts is the City of Bardejov. We also collaborate with the Central Union of Jewish Religious Communities in Slovakia (ÚZZNO), regional authorities, and various civic and cultural institutions in Slovakia and abroad.
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Our location
Mlynska 2777, 085 01 Bardejov
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Sat-Sun: order
Contact
Mobile: +421 949 324 664
E-mail: luboslava@bardejov.org
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