Jewish Heritage Europe

Webinar series of note: October 13, 20, 27 — “Beyond Religion: the History and Architecture of Synagogues in Eastern Europe” by Vladimir Levin, Director of the Center for Jewish Art

(JHE) — There are so many webinars and Zoom lectures that it’s hard to keep up. Here’s a series that will be of interest to our readers — by JHE friend Dr. Vladimir Levin, Director of the Center for Jewish … continue reading →

Italy: New web site & free smartphone app “My Jewish Italy” provides info on Jewish heritage sites, kosher facilities, and more, for tourists and residents alike

(JHE) — A new “My Jewish Italy” web site — and smartphone app — launched last month provide a comprehensive guide to Jewish cultural heritage sites as well as to kosher restaurants, Judaica shops, Jewish bookstores and other Jewish infrastructure. … continue reading →

Poland: Restoration of the 200-year-old ruined synagogue in Krzepice has begun

(JHE) — Restoration work has begun on the roofless, ruined, 200-year-old synagogue in Krzepice, Poland, following receipt earlier this year of 500,000 zloty (€111,000) in grants from the state and region. “RESTORATION OF THE SYNAGOGUE IS ON,” the Facebook page … continue reading →

Update: Due to Covid restrictions limiting the size of indoor events, synagogues in Germany & Italy open for High Holiday services for the first time since WW2.

(JHE) — Due to COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings, the High Holidays have seen services in long-disused historic synagogues in Essen, Germany and Padova, Italy for the first time since WW2. This adds to the experience of Jewish communities in … continue reading →