The Alex Guide

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About this app

The Alex Guide App brings to life the extraordinary legacy of Alex Dancyg — historian, educator, kibbutz member, and longtime guide of Jewish heritage journeys in Poland. a respected figure in Holocaust education at Yad Vashem, Alex dedicated his life to researching Jewish Poland and shaping the way generations understood its history.
A member of Kibbutz Nir Oz After being kidnapped on October 7th, 2023 and later murdered in captivity, his family, together with the Moreshet Institute and in collaboration with Mappo, committed to preserving and continuing his life’s work.
This app allows users to walk in his footsteps, hear his voice, and explore the places he dedicated his life to documenting.

This groundbreaking app transforms Alex’s extensive guidebooks and research into a rich, accessible, and interactive digital experience—available for free to users around the world.
For the first time, travelers, educators, students, and other audiences from around the world, can explore Poland and Holocaust memory exactly as Alex envisioned it, through his meticulous documentation, his storytelling, and even his own recorded voice.
Digitized content from all of Alex’s guidebooks and research

Key Features:

Guided routes across Poland based on Alex’s original research

In-depth historical explanations and site backgrounds

Audio narration in Alex’s own voice

Multilingual support: Hebrew, English, and soon Polish

Easy-to-use maps, navigation tools, and contextual insights

Free access for all users

Who is it for?

Travelers visiting Poland

Students and educators

Researchers and history enthusiasts

Jewish communities worldwide

Polish audiences seeking deeper understanding

By using this app, you help keep Alex’s legacy alive — ensuring that his voice, knowledge, and passion continue to guide future generations.

Download now and begin your journey through Jewish Poland with Alex as your guide.