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Ukraine: volunteers sought for Jewish heritage preservation summer program

Volunteers are invited to apply for a weeklong summer program focused on the preservation of Jewish heritage in western Ukraine. The NGO SCI (Service Civil International)  is seeking 17 volunteers for a Jewish heritage preservation “work camp” based in Lviv … continue reading →

JHE in Italiano: New Feature – Novita’ — articoli selezionati in italiano; key articles in Italian translation

Jewish Heritage Europe è lieto d’annunciare l’apertura di una nuova sezione in lingua italiana, questa volta dedicata alla traduzione, dall’inglese all’italiano, di articoli selezionati. La rubrica si può facilmente raggiungere cliccando sull’opzione “Resources” della barra del menù principale, e selezionando … continue reading →

Revamped Jewish museums open in former synagogues in Stockholm and Bucharest

Major Jewish museums in Stockholm and Bucharest — both housed in former synagogues — have reopened in the past week after refurbishment and with new core exhibits, enhancing the network of Jewish museums that stretches across Europe. The Swedish Jewish … continue reading →

Austria: Kobersdorf synagogue bought by Burgenland region; to be restored as cultural site focusing on local Jewish heritage

The Austrian land (region) of Burgenland has purchased the former synagogue in the town of Kobersdorf and intends to restore it for use as a cultural site. Burgenland governer Hans Peter Doskozil announced the move earlier this month. According to … continue reading →