Second Passion of Irena Jarocka
The beginnings were quite nightmarish for one of Poland’s most celebrated singers. Irena Jarocka first arrived in the U.S.A. in 1990. Following her husband to this country, Irena Jarocka left behind everything she loved and held dear in Poland. She felt hopelessly lost, as have many of us, when she arrived here. She remembered an […]
A Conversation with Joanna Wiszniewicz
We live in the best country in the world. A free country where the rights of the individual are respected. When there is some question or doubt about these rights, there’s always an explanation, right? Poles saved Jews during World War II. Today Poles can sleep peacefully, with a clean conscience. But then why does […]
Three capitals of Poland
I do not think that this title is overdone. The inside of the Cultural Center has been transformed, continually gaining beauty and functionality. The place of special importance for Center’s members and friends is the banquet hall, transformed to a ballroom through renovations. Utilized in many ways, it becomes a literary salon, a discussion forum, […]
Growing up Polish
We refer to ourselves as Americans of Polish origin. My sister and I were born in the United States, whereas our older brother was born in Belgium where our parents had completed their university studies after the Second World War. We not only grew up speaking Polish at home, our parents taught us to read […]
Polish Easter Traditions
Every year, between March 22nd and April 25th, on the first Sunday after the first spring full moon, the Christian world celebrates Easter. The 40-days of Lent precede it – it is a time of deep reflection on the meaning of faith and life, time of prayer and preparation for the Resurrection of Christ. This […]