The London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS) is for the first time ever offering adults an opportunity to travel to Poland to explore Jewish life, art, memory and history before, during and after the Holocaust.

This unique trip, which runs from March 23-26, will offer participants insight into the thriving Jewish life of pre-war Poland, where Jews comprised around 10 per cent of the population, discovering “centuries of joy, beauty and tradition by visiting magnificent synagogues and significant Chasidic sites, whilst also gaining an understanding of modern Jewish life in Poland,” LSJS said.

The four-day, multi-city trip will be led by expert tour guide and LSJS Head of Adult Education, Michael Rainsbury and Rebbetzin Ilana Epstein, a member of the senior rabbinic team at Western Marble Arch Synagogue and educator for the Holocaust Education Trust.

Rainsbury said his “love of exploring Jewish Poland comes from a desire to gain a glimpse into an entire civilisation of Jewish life, scholarship and great personalities, which the Nazis tried to erase but we will continue to remember.”

Educational sessions will also be given ahead of the trip, enabling participants to arrive in Poland prepared for what they will encounter and to ensure they get the most out of the experience.

The trip, which will offer the opportunity to visit less-explored places with time to discuss sites and themes in depth, is “ideal for those looking for an intellectually stimulating and engaging journey,” according to the school.

Chief Executive of LSJS, Joanne Greenaway, said: “We are proud to be offering the community such a fantastic opportunity to visit Poland for the first time. Our expert educators will make sure participants have an educational and meaningful trip that will stay with them for years to come.”

The trip, for which places are limited, includes four-star accommodation, with all meals included.

To register your interest and to find out more, email michael.rainsbury@lsjs.ac.uk