Jewish Heritage Europe

Germany: City of Plauen has launched a crowd-funder to help preserve the surviving ruined wall of its pre-WW2 synagogue and create a memorial there

The Plauen synagogue, 1930s Photo: CC BY-SA 4.0

The city of Plauen, in eastern Germany near the Czech border, has launched a crowd-funding campaign to help support the preservation of the surviving ruined wall of its pre-WW2 synagogue and create a memorial there. The official launch took place … continue reading →

Romania: Volunteer for the annual clean-up and restoration camp at the Jewish cemetery in Alba Julia, Romania, July 4-12. Registration closes May 31

Alba Iulia Jewish cemetery, 2006

Registration is open for volunteers to take part in the annual clean-up and restoration camp at the historic Jewish cemetery in Alba Iulia, Romania. This year it will take place from July 4-12. Places are limited, so register soon. Registrations … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Call for Applications for a major lecture to be given in November in NYC,  related to Jewish heritage and history in Central Europe.

Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague, 1966. By Shirley Moskowitz

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for a major lecture to be given in November in New York,  related to Jewish heritage and history in Central Europe. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024 The Jewish … continue reading →