Jewish Heritage Europe

Poland: “Clear and not Clear Enough” at Płaszów (crosspost)

For eight years, the photographer and writer Jason Francisco has been been photographing and writing about the complications of the site of the Płaszów Nazi labor/concentration camp in Kraków. In a new text-and-photo essay on his web site, his discusses … continue reading →

UK: Willesden Jewish Cemetery Gets big Heritage Lottery grant

  Britain’s United Synagogue (US) has been awarded a £1.7 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to open the Willesden Jewish Cemetery to the public as the “House of Life”  place of heritage. The award, announced on Wednesday, … continue reading →