04-07-2022, 03:04 PM
My great grandfather(maternal grandfather) was a devout Jew. His manuscripts and journals reflect his fondness as well as the lineage. He grew up in Southern Poland and during WW2 he was responsible for smuggling Jews and other high profile targets out of the country. He's painted in his town's Cathedrals and has a museum in his honor. He was awarded the highest non-military honor by the Polish government. There are may tales of him risking life and limb to help move refugees out of the country.
Unfortunately during this time he had to hide his Jewish heritage for fear of persecution. He raised his entire family Roman Catholic/Secular and no one in the proceeding generations ever reclaimed the Jewish faith. They largely assimilated into the population and lived secular lives.
What steps can I take to reconnect these roots?
Unfortunately during this time he had to hide his Jewish heritage for fear of persecution. He raised his entire family Roman Catholic/Secular and no one in the proceeding generations ever reclaimed the Jewish faith. They largely assimilated into the population and lived secular lives.
What steps can I take to reconnect these roots?