Call for Papers: The Fourth Annual International WHISC Conference
04.05.2026
WHISC - Women in the Holocaust International Study Center, Givat Haviva, Israel In cooperation with Jagiellonian University, Kraków, the University of the National Education Commission in Kraków, and the Museum of Kraków.
Submission of Conference Proposals
Scholars interested in participating in the Women of Kraków through the Kaleidoscope of the Holocaust and WWII conference are invited to submit their proposals by May 15, 2026.
Each proposal should include:
Each proposal should include:
- Title
- Abstract (250–300 words in English)
- Short Bio (maximum 150 words)
- Decisions on paper acceptance will be announced by June 30, 2026.
- Proposals should be sent to whisc.center@gmail.com.
Conference Fees
The conference participation fee is:
The fee includes refreshments and an opening reception. It also covers an additional conference program and the publication of selected papers based on research presented at the conference.
Flights and hotels at the participants’ expense.
- €150 for participants based in the European Union, North America, and Israel
- €120 for early registration
The fee includes refreshments and an opening reception. It also covers an additional conference program and the publication of selected papers based on research presented at the conference.
Flights and hotels at the participants’ expense.
Payment Deadlines
The conference fee should be paid by:
Early registration: by July 15, 2026
Late registration: by July 30, 2026
Early registration: by July 15, 2026
Late registration: by July 30, 2026
Conference Committee:
Dr. Batya Brutin, Beit Berl Academic College, Israel, and WHISC
Prof. Dr. Lily Halpert Zamir, David Yellin Academic College of Education, Israel, and WHISC
Dr. Ewa Węgrzyn, Institute of Jewish Studies, Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Prof. Maciej J. Tomal, Institute of Jewish Studies, Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Prof. dr hab. Łukasz Tomasz Sroka, Institute of History and Archival Studies UKEN, Kraków
Prof. Anna Zapalec, Institute of History and Archival Studies UKEN, Kraków
Dr. Przemyslaw Zarubin, Museum of Kraków
Prof. Dr. Lily Halpert Zamir, David Yellin Academic College of Education, Israel, and WHISC
Dr. Ewa Węgrzyn, Institute of Jewish Studies, Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Prof. Maciej J. Tomal, Institute of Jewish Studies, Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Prof. dr hab. Łukasz Tomasz Sroka, Institute of History and Archival Studies UKEN, Kraków
Prof. Anna Zapalec, Institute of History and Archival Studies UKEN, Kraków
Dr. Przemyslaw Zarubin, Museum of Kraków
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