Forgotten Exodus aims to collect, preserve, and share testimonies of Jews who were expelled from Poland during its then-Communist government’s antisemitic campaign in 1968, commemorating its 55th anniversary in 2023. Our mission is to shed light on this significant yet largely unknown chapter in modern European history, offering a platform for those who experienced the expulsion firsthand to share their stories with future generations. These accounts serve as a crucial reminder of the dangers posed by antisemitism, scapegoating, and totalitarianism.

As the window for gathering testimonies narrows with most surviving victims now in their early or mid-70s, Forgotten Exodus aims to collect a comprehensive number of testimonies from the 15,000-strong community of expelled Jews by the 60th anniversary. We are committed to making these stories broadly accessible to future generations in innovative, engaging and digitally-enabled formats.