For collectors — what is described as an “important” collection of synagogue postcards from Europe, North Africa and the United States goes up for auction at Sotheby’s this month, with the expected price estimated at $3,000-$5,000. The collection of more … continue reading →
(JHE) — The festival of Shavuot, which begins Saturday night, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am … continue reading →
The latest video on our YouTube channel marks the 400th anniversary of the imposition of the Ghetto in Pitigliano, a stunningly beautiful hill town in southern Tuscany known as the “Piccola Gerusalemme”– Little Jerusalem. It’s part of our “Anniversary of … continue reading →
The University of Amsterdam and the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe are now accepting applications to attend an intensive JEWISH HERITAGE SEMINAR for early-career professionals and graduate students Amsterdam, Netherlands, 28th August–2nd September 2022 The intensive seminar will combine academic presentations, hands-on … continue reading →
A number of new books dealing with Jewish heritage have been published in recent months, in several countries and in several languages; we will be highlighting some of them. Here are two — one (in German) on Jewish cemeteries in … continue reading →
