Explore German Jewish history by taking a deep dive into the world of recovered Genizot. A Genizah is a repository for wornout Jewish ritual objects and sacred books and manuscripts that are no longer usable. They are often found hidden … continue reading →
Several places that are related to or encompass Jewish heritage sites (and/or the Holocaust) have recently been recognized with the European Commission’s “European Heritage Label.” Starting in 2013, the Label, according to the EC, has been awarded each year to … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario settimanale in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa. Sentiti auguri da JHE per Pesach, che sarà diversa da tutte le altre 8 aprile 2020 Perché questa notte è diversa da tutte … continue reading →
Why is this night different from all other nights? begins the Four Questions at the Seder….This Pesach is very different from all others, as much of the world remains in lockdown; and the questions we ask are more than four…. … continue reading →
In recent months, Dr. Heidi M. Szpek and Frank J. Idzikowski (with the help of NARA private researcher, Dirk Burgdorf) acquired World War II Luftwaffe Aerial images from the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on behalf of the … continue reading →
