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From the ] until ], ]s comprised a significant part of the ] population. The ], known as a "Jewish paradise" for its religious tolerance, attracted numerous Jews who fled persecution from other European countries, even though, at times, discrimination against Jews surfaced as it did elsewhere in Europe. Poland was a major spiritual and cultural center for ] Jewry, and Polish Jews made major contributions to Polish cultural, economic, and political life. At the start of the ], Poland had the largest Jewish population in the world (over 3 million), the vast majority of whom were killed by the ] in the Holocaust during the ] occupation of ], particularly through the implementation of the "]" mass extermination program. Only 369,000 (11%) survived. After massive postwar emigration, the current Polish Jewish population stands at approximately 8,000. From the ] until ], ]s comprised a significant part of the ] population. The ], known as a "Jewish paradise" for its religious tolerance, attracted numerous Jews who fled persecution from other European countries, even though, at times, discrimination against Jews surfaced as it did elsewhere in Europe. Poland was a major spiritual and cultural center for ] Jewry, and Polish Jews made major contributions to Polish cultural, economic, and political life. At the start of the ], Poland had the largest Jewish population in the world (over 3 million), the vast majority of whom were killed by the ] in the Holocaust during the ] occupation of ], particularly through the implementation of the "]" mass extermination program. Only 369,000 (11%) survived. After massive postwar emigration, the current Polish Jewish population stands at approximately 8,000.


The following is a list of people with Polish-Jewish heritage. Note that the list includes people of Jewish faith, Ashkenazi culture and/or Jewish ancestry. The following is a list of people who could be seen as Polish Jews. Note that the list includes people of Jewish faith, Ashkenazi culture and/or Jewish ancestry.


==Historical figures== ==Historical figures==
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* ] (1870-1941), Polish politician * ] (1870-1941), Polish politician
* ], (b. 1942), Polish foreign minister * ], (b. 1942), Polish foreign minister
* ] (b. 1946), journalist, politician * ] (b. 1946), journalist, politician (Jewish father)
* ] (1905-1974), economist, minister * ] (1905-1974), economist, minister
* ] (1888-1960), British politician * ] (1888-1960), British politician
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* ] (b.1941), American politician * ] (b.1941), American politician
* ] (b. 1915), Israeli prime minister * ] (b. 1915), Israeli prime minister
* ] (1882-1955), Polish politician * ] (1882-1955), Polish politician{{fact}}
* ] (1915-2000), deputy prime minister * ] (1915-2000), deputy prime minister
* ] (b. 1933), journalist, commentator, writer and politician * ] (b. 1933), journalist, commentator, writer and politician
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* ] (1907-1967), Polish-British political activist * ] (1907-1967), Polish-British political activist
* ], lover of ]<ref>: "was born in 1898 near Lodz, into a traditional Jewish family" Accessed 10 Nov 2006.</ref> * ], lover of ]<ref>: "was born in 1898 near Lodz, into a traditional Jewish family" Accessed 10 Nov 2006.</ref>
* Sir ] <ref></ref>, British judge * Sir ]<ref></ref>, British judge
* ] (1900-1959), human rights lawyer * ] (1900-1959), human rights lawyer
* ] (1870-1919), Marxist * ] (1870-1919), Marxist
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* ] (1717-1786), Hassidic rabbi * ] (1717-1786), Hassidic rabbi
* ] (1726-1791), messianic claimant * ] (1726-1791), messianic claimant
* ], Hebraist, converted to Christianity (British ]) * ], Hebraist, converted to Christianity<ref>(British ])</ref>
* ] (16th c.), rabbi * ] (16th c.), rabbi
* ] (1793-1876), Hassidic rabbi * ] (1793-1876), Hassidic rabbi
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* ], mathematician: ] * ], mathematician: ]
* ], mathematician * ], mathematician
* ] <ref> </ref> physicist, ] * ]<ref> </ref>physicist, ]
* ], mathematician * ], mathematician
* ], chemist * ], chemist
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* ], economist * ], economist
* ], historian * ], historian
* ], specialist in Japanese culture, translator * ], specialist in Japanese culture, translator{{fact}}
* ], historian * ], historian
* ], historian * ], historian
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* ], painter * ], painter
* ], artist * ], artist
* ], painter (Jewish mother)<ref>: "Balthus' mother was the painter Elizabeth Dorothea, called Baladine, maiden name Spiro, a Polish woman of the Jewish faith whose father was a cantor."</ref> * ], painter (Jewish mother)<ref></ref>
* ], photographer * ], photographer
* ], actress
* ], painter * ], painter
* ], photographer{{fact}} * ], photographer{{fact}}
* ], painter (Jewish mother) * ], painter (Jewish mother)
* ], actress * ], actress
* ], artist
* ], painter * ], painter
* ], painter * ], painter
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* ], composer * ], composer
* ], pianist * ], pianist
* ], violinist * ], violinist
* ], violinist/conductor * ], violinist/conductor
* ], violinist * ], violinist
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* ], harpsichordist (Jewish mother) * ], harpsichordist (Jewish mother)
* ], composer * ], composer
* ], vocalist in ]
* ], composer * ], composer
* ], composer, pianist (of Jewish ancestry) * ], composer, pianist (of Jewish ancestry)
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* ], film producer * ], film producer
* ], Yiddish actor * ], Yiddish actor
* ], film director, screenwriter, producer{{fact}}
* ], stage actress * ], stage actress
* ], film pioneer and director * ], film pioneer and director
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* ], cinematographer * ], cinematographer
* ], film director ''(partial Jewish ancestry) * ], film director ''(partial Jewish ancestry)
* ], film director
* ], film director (father and maternal grandparent were Jewish, Polish catholic mother) * ], film director (father and maternal grandparent were Jewish, Polish catholic mother)
* ], film producer * ], film producer
* ], cabaret director (Jewish mother) <ref></ref> * ], cabaret director (Jewish mother)<ref></ref>
* ], film director <ref></ref> * ], film director<ref></ref>
* ], ] & ], film producers * ], ] & ], film producers
* ], film director <ref></ref> * ], film director{{fact}}
* ], film director


==Writers and poets== ==Writers and poets==
===Polish-language=== ===Polish-language===
* ], writer * ], writer
* ], poet (Jewish mother) <ref></ref> * ], writer<ref></ref>
* ], writer <ref></ref>
* ], poet * ], poet
* ], writer of short stories * ], writer of short stories
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* ], author * ], author
* ], poet * ], poet
* ], writer (Jewish father) , <ref> "I learned in a very personal, practical way that I was no “Aryan”. I knew that my ancestors were Jews" Accessed 19 November 2006.<br>'']'', Obituary, 18 May 2006: "Born in Lvov to a wealthy Jewish doctor father"</ref> * ], writer (Jewish father) <ref>'']'', Obituary, 18 May 2006: "Born in Lvov to a wealthy Jewish doctor father"</ref>
* ], poet * ], poet
* ], writer (Jewish mother)<ref> </ref> * ], writer (Jewish mother)<ref></ref>
* ], writer, literature critic, and publicist * ], writer, literature critic, and publicist
* ], prose writer * ], prose writer
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* ], poet * ], poet
* ], novelist * ], novelist
* ], poet, song lyrics * ], poet, song lyrics
* ], poet<ref>Aleksander Wat: Life and Art of an Iconoclast</ref> * ], poet<ref>Aleksander Wat: Life and Art of an Iconoclast</ref>
* ], journalist (Jewish father) * ], journalist (Jewish father)
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* ], English writer * ], English writer
* ], Israeli literary critic * ], Israeli literary critic
⚫ * ], Israeli journalist and author
* ], French writer * ], French writer
⚫ * ], German writer
⚫ * ], Israeli journalist and author
* ], Hebrew poet * ], Hebrew poet
* ], French writer (Jewish mother)<ref> </ref> * ], French writer (possible Jewish mother)
* ] (Jewish father), ] novelist, since 1965 an ] citizen * ] (Jewish father), ] novelist, since 1965 an ] citizen
* ], Hebrew writer, ] Award (]) * ], Hebrew writer, ] Award (])
⚫ * ], German critic


==Business figures== ==Business figures==
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* ], boxing trainer (International Boxing Hall of Fame) * ], boxing trainer (International Boxing Hall of Fame)
* ], long- and triple-jumper (4 Olympic golds) * ], long- and triple-jumper (4 Olympic golds)
* ], sprinter (7 medals over 4 Olympics)<ref></ref> * ], sprinter (7 medals over 4 Olympics)


==Criminals== ==Criminals==

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From the Middle Ages until the Holocaust, Jews comprised a significant part of the Polish population. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, known as a "Jewish paradise" for its religious tolerance, attracted numerous Jews who fled persecution from other European countries, even though, at times, discrimination against Jews surfaced as it did elsewhere in Europe. Poland was a major spiritual and cultural center for Ashkenazi Jewry, and Polish Jews made major contributions to Polish cultural, economic, and political life. At the start of the Second World War, Poland had the largest Jewish population in the world (over 3 million), the vast majority of whom were killed by the Nazis in the Holocaust during the German occupation of Poland, particularly through the implementation of the "Final Solution" mass extermination program. Only 369,000 (11%) survived. After massive postwar emigration, the current Polish Jewish population stands at approximately 8,000.

The following is a list of people who could be seen as Polish Jews. Note that the list includes people of Jewish faith, Ashkenazi culture and/or Jewish ancestry.

Historical figures

Politicians

Soldiers and fighters

Others

Religious figures

Academics

Scientists

Social sciences

Cultural figures

Artists

Musicians

Screen and stage

Writers and poets

Polish-language

Yiddish-language

Other writers

Business figures

Sport figures

Chess players

Others

Criminals

Fictional figures

See also

References

Footnotes

  1. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08665a.htm
  2. Canadian Jewish News: "was born in 1898 near Lodz, into a traditional Jewish family" Accessed 10 Nov 2006.
  4. (British Dictionary of National Biography)
  5. "Roald Hoffmann, Polish-Jewish American , chemist, poet, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1981; PIASA Casimir Funk Award 1995"
  6. Polish
  8. review of the Audio Encyclopedia, Stars of David "This disc contains over 600 complete recordings of almost 200 singers of Jewish heritage" including Jan Kiepura; accessed 16 Nov 2006.
    The New York Times, August 10, 2005 The Kiepuras' European ascendancy was cut short by the rise of the Nazis; both had Jewish mothers." Accessed 16 Nov 2006.
  12. Jewish Chronicle, Obituary, 18 May 2006: "Born in Lvov to a wealthy Jewish doctor father"
  14. Aleksander Wat: Life and Art of an Iconoclast
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