Book Launch & Panel Discussion

The Faculty of Humanities, University of Latvia

The Center for Judaic Studies, University of Latvia

The Museum “Jews in Latvia”

The Polish Institute of International Affairs

Confronting the Holocaust.
Documents on the Polish Government-in-Exile's Policy Concerning Jews 1939–1945

On 1 April 2025, the University of Latvia in Riga hosted a book launch and panel discussion on the volume Confronting the Holocaust: Documents on the Polish Government-in-Exile's Policy Concerning Jews 1939-1945. The event featured speakers such as Piotr Długołęcki (Polish Institute of International Affairs, editor-in-chief of the Polish Diplomatic Documents series), Ēriks Jēkabsons (University of Latvia), Didzis Bērziņš (University of Latvia), and Kristīne Beķere (Institute of Latvian History), with Iļja Ļenskis (Museum "Jews in Latvia") moderating the discussion. The panel explored the historical and diplomatic significance of the documents, which relate to the Polish government's actions towards the Jewish population during World War II.

Welcoming remarks:

Aivars Stranga
University of Latvia, Faculty of Humanities, Professor

Speakers:

Piotr Długołęcki
scientific editor of the presented volume
editor-in-chief of the Polish Diplomatic Documents series
Polish Institute of International Affairs

Ēriks Jēkabsons
University of Latvia, Faculty of Humanities, Professor

Didzis Bērziņš
University of Latvia, Department of Communication and Information, Dr. sc. comm., Lect.

Kristīne Beķere
Institute of Latvian History, Ph. D., Researcher

Moderator

Iļja Ļenskis
Museum “Jews in Latvia”, Director

Date and time

1 April 2025 (Tuesday); 10.30–12.00

Venue:

University of Latvia, Aspazijas boulevard 5, Room 510 (5th floor)