Jewish Heritage Europe

Germany Update: Bavaria grants nearly €4.7 million toward the ongoing restoration of the synagogue in Augsburg

Mazel tov! The large-scale renovation work under way since last summer at the monumental synagogue on Halderstraße in Augsburg has received a boost — the Free State of Bavaria has pledged nearly €4.7 million toward the project.  Bavarian Minister of Science and … continue reading →

The JHE monthly Newsletter for March is out — Catch up on News, Views, and Insights from Hungary, France, Poland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Spain, and more.

The JHE monthly Newsletter for March is out — catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks. In this edition, info from Hungary, France, Poland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Spain, and more. There are links to … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Conference “Architectures of the Soul.” Submission deadline March 31

There is still time to submit a proposal for the conference “Architectures of the Soul.” The conference takes place October 19-21, at the Monastery of Batalha, Portugal. Deadline for submission of proposals is March 31. The conference “aims at promoting the … continue reading →

Ireland: Dublin’s orthodox Terenure synagogue is for sale, reportedly for €7.5 million

The Dublin Hebrew Congregation (Terenure) synagogue in Dublin, dedicated 70 years ago in 1953, is up for sale, due to its dwindling orthodox congregation, according to the Jewish Chronicle and local media. The asking price for the distinctive building, designed … continue reading →