Jewish Heritage Europe

Hungary Update: A return visit to the Balatonfüred Jewish cemetery — four years after we previewed its about-to-begin restoration

It’s a pleasure to re-visit Jewish heritage sites and see the progress on (or completion of) projects  we’ve posted about before (or when) they got under way. Just four years ago, in September 2018, we visited the Jewish cemetery in … continue reading →

France Update: Schirmeck synagogue — 1st phase of renovation complete; it will be the centerpiece of the European Day of Jewish Culture kick-off, with the return of a Torah rescued during WW2

The synagogue in Schirmeck, France, will be the centrepiece of the official kick-off of the European Days of Jewish Culture on Sunday, September 4.  The theme of this year’s EDJC is “Renewal,” and the ceremony will celebrate the current restoration … continue reading →