Lives Remembered: A Shtetl Through a Photographers' Eye

The narrative focuses on Zalman Kaplan, the photographer who documented the vibrant life of Szczuczyn's Jewish community through various events and everyday moments. His images, capturing joy and normalcy, stand in stark contrast to the tragic fate that awaited the nearly 3,000 Jews of the town. Compelling essays by Jonathan Rosen and Jeffrey Shandler offer context, drawing parallels to contemporary events and highlighting how these photographs now serve as haunting reminders of lives cut short.