In the coming months, we are planning a revamp of the Jewish Heritage Europe website to provide more features and interactivity — and we are turning to our readers for advice and comments. We will be sending out a … continue reading →
A new book, published in Turkey in English, provides a detailed look at the small and almost forgotten Jewish cemetery in the town of Bodrum, on Turkey’s Aegean coast south of Izmir. Written by the researcher Dr. Siren Bora … continue reading →
The domed synagogue in Augsburg, Germany (which anchors a major Jewish museum) celebrates its centenary this year and has just released its “Jubilee Program” — a series of events in April, May, and June to mark the occasion. The program … continue reading →
A recent book, Berlin for Jews: a 21st Century Companion, combines heritage travel, tourism, history, and reflection in the German capital. The author is Princeton University Prof. Leonard Barkan, who has said in an interview: As for the experience … continue reading →
The Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe has announced the launch of a new initiative — the European Jewish Cemeteries Advisory Network (EJCAN). The launch coincides with the launch of JHE’s new JHE Jewish Cemetery Forum, a dedicated section of our … continue reading →
