JHE Coordinator Ruth Ellen Gruber spent much of last week criss-crossing the Czech Republic to visit as many of the newly inaugurated sites of the 10 Stars project as she could… alas, due to distance, bad weather and delays due … continue reading →
The 17th annual “Preserving Memory” awards were presented last week in Krakow, honoring non-Jewish Poles who preserve, protect, maintain and promote Jewish culture and heritage. The awards were presented at a ceremony June 29 at the Galicia Jewish Museum during … continue reading →
The ambitious Czech 10 Stars project, which we have reported on JHE as it has developed, was inaugurated last month — 10 synagogues and associated Jewish heritage sites, in 10 towns all over the country, that have been renovated (or re-renovated) … continue reading →
Activists are trying to raise enough money to purchase the 14th century synagogue in the Austrian town of Korneuburg, on the Danube north of Vienna, in order to restore it and open it to the public. The building is currently … continue reading →
A long, thoughtful “from our own correspondent” piece on the BBC by Chris Bowlby about the role and relevance of Jewish cemeteries and other built heritage in teaching about the past to educate for the future. He focuses on the … continue reading →
