The Lo Tishkach Foundation deeply regrets the passing of Rabbi Chazkel Besser, a pioneer in the preservation of Jewish cemeteries as well as the revitalisation of post-war Jewish life in Eastern Europe. Rabbi Besser firmly placed the issue of the preservation of Jewish cemeteries on to the agenda of the Jewish World and this important work has been a major factor in the setting up of the Lo Tishkach Foundation by the Claims Conference and the Conference of European Rabbis. All those today involved in the preservation of Eastern Europe’s Jewish heritage owe Rabbi Besser a great debt of gratitude for his deep commitment and involvement in this field over many decades. May his memory be for a blessing.
Karczew Jewish Cemetery, Poland © Sebastian Penconek/Lo Tishkach