Workers are restoring the entry way of Prague’s ornate Jubilee (or Jeruzalemska) synagogue so that the three arches of the portal will bear their inscription as originally planned in three languages — Czech, Hebrew, and German. The inscription is from … continue reading →
JHE, with its emphasis on news, resources, and information exchange, was developed as a follow-up to an important seminar held in Bratislava, Slovakia in March 2009 that discussed the state of Jewish heritage sites in Europe as well as strategies … continue reading →
Heavy rain caused the almost total collapse of an already damaged buttress, threatening the integrity of the long-abandoned 17th century synagogue in Pidhaitsi, Ukraine, which already was in ruinous condition. The news site te.24minut.ua raised the alarm in an … continue reading →
NOVITA’! — NEW JHE FEATURE! Jewish Heritage Europe è lieto di annunciare il lancio di una nuova sezione in lingua italiana. D’ora in avanti gli articoli pubblicati nella nostra sezione Notizie (News) saranno corredati da un sommario in italiano, mentre … continue reading →
JHE joins in mourning the loss of Dr. Vivian Mann, a major scholar and leading figure in the study of Jewish art and culture. She died Monday, aged 75. Dr. Mann was Professor Emerita of Jewish Art and Visual Culture … continue reading →
