The historic Jewish cemetery in Tarnów, southern Poland, has been ceremoniously rededicated and reopened after a two-year, fullscale renovation that saw the restoration and indexing of gravestones, repair and rebuilding of its wall, and the opening of a permanent exhibition … continue reading →
Our JHE monthly Newsletter for June is out. News, views, pix, and insights on Jewish heritage issues from Italy, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Turkey, Sweden, Romania, UK, Netherlands, Austria — and more. Also news of the expansion of our new … continue reading →
The historic Bevis Marks synagogue in London — Britain’s oldest — has received a nearly £2.8 million grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund for “vital restoration work and conservation for its collections” so that they can be displayed in … continue reading →
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous sights in Italy — and, indeed in Europe. But did you know that just next to it, over the wall from the Piazza dei Miracoli, there is a Jewish … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario in italiano delle notizie di JHE della ultima settimana. Molte novità importanti provenienti da Polonia, Gran Bretagna, Turchia, Ucraina… SOMMARIO 16-20 GIUGNO Polonia: Adam Bartosz, storico attivista per i beni culturali ebraici, riceverà il premio … continue reading →
