It is rare occasion when a book is written by someone who is both an activist and a scholar of the subject. Stanisław Krajewski was one of a handful of young Polish Jews who began their Jewish journey more than 25 years ago and has the vantage point of having seen all the changes in Polish Jewish society as well in Polish society at large. He has combined this experience both with a scholarly knowledge of this subject and the sensitivity of a deeply spiritual person. This book will add significantly to our appreciation and comprehension of a subject which is little understood. Krajewski's work is a testament to the perseverance of the human soul. We all owe a great debt of thanks to Stanisław Krajewski. Michael Schudrich, Chief Rabbi, Jewish Community of Poland