Source: Życie Częstochowy, Andrew Rajcher

It is with immense sorrow that we learned of the passing of the World Society’s great friend, Dr. Jolanta Urbańska, who died suddenly at home, in Częstochowa, on Monday, 25th May 2026.

Dr. Jolanta Urbańska was born on 22nd January 1959 in Częstochowa. She was a graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Jagiellonian University, holding a PhD in humanities. She was a local government official and social activist.

In the 2018 local elections, she won a seat on the City Council and became Deputy Chair of the Częstochowa City Council.

In subsequent years, she served as a councillor during the 7th and 8th terms of the City Council as a member of the Together for Częstochowa club. She held the position of Deputy Chair of the City Council and worked on the Treasury Committee and the Education Committee.

By decree of the President (Mayor) of the City of Częstochowa, she was also appointed Honorary Consultant for the Jewish Community, acting as an advisor and liaison between the City Council and the Jews of Częstochowa.

When there were events linked to Jewish festivals and holidays, Jolanta was there with us. When there were commemorations of past tragedies linked to the Holocaust, Jolanta was also there by our side.

From 2016, she served as President of the Democratic Republic Association (Stowarzyszenie Demokratyczna RP). From 2023, she became primarily a social and civic activist.

We bid farewell to our dear and true friend. Jolanta, we in the World Society and, especially, in Częstochowa will truly miss you.

May your memory be a blessing to all who knew you.