Photographic and literary subject “Reminder, tribute, laudation.” was implemented in cooperation with the Institute of Literary Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences. “Tombstones without inscriptions placed on a plastic background are to make people realize that memory has the power to bring objects to life. Were it not for the human need to commemorate a person, the tombstone would be merely a polished stone put up for sale. The photographs emphasize that people strive to give form to their memories in order to extend their lifespan” - Jan Romanowski (words of a friend). Publication ISBN 978-83-66076-98-3 “Inscription. Jubilee issue, series XXV 2019. A periodical devoted to occasional and applied literature. Reminder, tribute, laudation in literature and culture.”
Forum for Dialogue is the largest and oldest Polish non-governmental organization dealing with Polish-Jewish dialogue. The mission of the Forum, carried out largely outside large urban centers, is to create new ties between contemporary Poland and the worldwide Jewish community. • Proposal No. 1: gadget for donors Target audience: American donors supporting the Forum for Dialogue. They are
participants of our programs - public opinion leaders, businessmen, social activists and creators of culture - who identify with the Forum's mission and want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the subject of Polish-Jewish relations. They become advocates of Polish-Jewish dialogue in their communities, while supporting the Forum, also financially. Assumptions: once a year, American donors supporting the Forum for Dialogue activities receive a package containing the foundation's annual report and a gift gadget. So far, these were, among others: a decorative flash drive, a folded leaflet-map summarizing all activities of the Forum, a set of postcards documenting
the Forum’s activities. The gadget should, on the one hand, refer to the Forum's activities / programs, and on the other hand, it should be a utility item. Small dimensions and weight are important (shipping by post). • Proposal no. 2: a gift gadget for the donors of the Forum for Dialogue / participants of the Study Visits in Poland. Target group: American donors of the Forum for Dialogue visiting Poland and participants of the Study Visits. The visits
to Poland for leaders of Jewish communities from the USA, Canada, Australia, Great Britain and Israel have been organized by the Forum since 2006. During the week-long stay, participants learn about contemporary Poland, the nuances of Polish-Jewish relations and the reviving
Jewish community. Apart from meetings with experts, the visits provide an opportunity for informal meetings with leaders of public opinion, young people from Schools of Dialogue and Leaders of Dialogue - local activists from smaller towns. The participants of the Study Visits are people mainly from business circles, aged 40-80. Assumptions: on the one hand, the gadget should refer to the activities / programs of the Forum, and on the other hand, it should also be a souvenir from Poland, possibly referring to the heritage of Polish Jews.
