October 31 is Halloween… Though it is by no means a Jewish holiday — its origins apparently lie in a pagan Celtic celebration — we thought we’d get in the “trick or treat” and spooky costume mood by posting some … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa — Buona lettura! Grecia: la restaurata sinagoga di Trikala è stata ufficialmente re-inaugurata in seguito ad un restauro su vasta scala 28 … continue reading →
The restored Kal Kadosh Yavanim synagogue in Trikala, northern Greece, was officially rededicated with three days of events this month, following a full restoration that took place between 2017 and 2019. The events October 14-16 included religious services, an exhibition, a … continue reading →
The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. The theme of our birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries. Here, we highlight the 140th anniversary of … continue reading →
A new online portal opens the doors to eight ornate synagogues and the Jewish experience in five towns and cities in western Romania: Reșița, Caransebeș, Lugoj, Timișoara, and Arad. The portal, “Stories of the Synagogues,” includes stunning 3D digital tours … continue reading →
