An installation by the British artist Ben Jack Nash is breathing life into the abandoned synagogue in Reichshoffen, France as a means of using art as a means of bringing back memory of the Jewish history of the town. Called … continue reading →
A new round of application for grants from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is now open for three of its grants categories: Museums; Jewish Education; and Archives & Libraries. Applications can be filed between June 18 and July 26, … continue reading →
Have fun! Take part! There are a lot of Jewish heritage related events, in many different places, going on in the next few days — from guided tours to festivals and conferences. Check out our calendar — we’ve posted details … continue reading →
Our friends and colleagues at the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew University in Jerusalem have had an eventful past year, which (among other things) has included the launch of the Historic Synagogues of Europe web site, the publication of … continue reading →
Every so often we like to point out how preserving and maintaining Jewish heritage, including Jewish cemeteries, is not just a European issue. The Forward runs a story about the difficult situation with the Bayside Jewish cemetery in Queens, NY … continue reading →
