The graveyard, in Wolberom, near Krakow, was supposed to have a $1 million school gym built on it. But the project was moved at the end of last year to a different site after skeletons were discovered on the grounds.
Poland’s chief rabbi, Michael Schudrich, praised both the local authorities and the government for the decision.
“I have very positive support from the offices of both the president and the prime minister. They understand that it is wrong to desecrate any cemeteries, including those of the Jewish community.
“It is about awareness. The more we engage and explain, the more national and local government respond positively, though there are still people and places that are very tough.”
Read more:http://www.thejc.com/news/world-news/25870/ancient-polish-cemetery-slated-destruction-saved-government%E2%80%99
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