Jewish Heritage Europe

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 →

Photo Exhibition by JHE Contributor Michele Migliori highlights European influence on Argentine synagogues — and more

This is rather off our geographic topic, but, we feel, of interest. An exhibition of photographs by JHE contributor Michele Migliori will open March 22 — at the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They are photos of … continue reading →

France: the Synagogue of Elbeuf, Normandy is one of 18 historic sites at risk targeted for action by the Heritage Mission and aid from the Heritage Lottery

The long disused synagogue in Elbeuf, in Normandy, is one of 18 “emblematic” sites of heritage at risk targeted for action in 2023 by the Heritage Mission led by French TV presenter Stephane Bern.   These sites will benefit from … continue reading →