Jewish Heritage Europe

Germany: Archaeologists uncover foundations of the synagogue in Leer, Germany, destroyed on Kristallnacht

Archaeologists have recently uncovered the foundations of the domed synagogue in Leer, Germany, which was destroyed on Kristallnacht, 1938. The excavations took place in early June, ahead of the beginning of construction on the site of a commercial and residential … continue reading →

Poland: RIP Tadeusz Kuźmiński, who rebuilt a wooden synagogue and created a “living shtetl skansen” without Jews in southeast Poland

Tadeusz Kuźmiński, an entrepreneur who rebuilt a wooden synagogue and created a “living shtetl skansen” without Jews in southeast Poland, has died after a long illness. He was 65. Kuźmiński, who died Saturday, was a businessman and local philanthropist in … continue reading →

Hungary: death of András Gyekiczki, who worked  to preserve Jewish memory and heritage

The Hungarian sociologist and lawyer András Gyekiczki, who worked  to preserve Jewish memory and heritage, has died. Gyekiczki, who died of cancer July 14, spent years researching the forgotten stories of the Jewish families of Pápa, in western Hungary, where … continue reading →

Moldova/Transnistria: Vote for the ruined synagogue in Raşcov so it can get EU restoration funding!

The ruined Great Synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov), is among 16 heritage sites on both sides of the Dniester River that may receive restoration funding from the EU. Only 10 of the 16 possible sites will receive funding, and people are … continue reading →