(JHE) — The vandals who smashed windows of the former synagogue in the town of Orăștie in Transylvania were kids aged 9 to 14, police say. There is no active Jewish community in Orăștie, and the 19th century building is … continue reading →
Did you miss any of our JHE news this past month? Catch up with our monthly Newsletter — the June issue is now out. News, views, and insights from Italy, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Latvia, Turkey … continue reading →
(JHE) — Police have tracked down and detained three local children — two 12-year-olds and a 13-year-old — for devastating dozens of gravestones at the Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, southern Poland, over the weekend. The boys were arrested Sunday, … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario settimanale in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa — Buona lettura! Romania: lanciato un nuovo museo ebraico virtuale a Timișoara 25 giugno 2021 Il comune di Timișoara, in collaborazione con … continue reading →
Nine non-Jewish individuals and a Foundation have been honored for their work in preserving, promoting, and caring for Jewish culture and heritage in Poland and promoting Jewish-Polish dialogue. The recognitions marked the 24th edition of the annual Preserving Memory awards, … continue reading →
