Jewish Heritage Europe

Lithuania: Lithuanian Jewish community names Sergey Kanovich as Coordinator of Jewish Heritage Projects

The Lithuanian Jewish Community has appointed the writer and veteran Jewish heritage activist Sergey Kanovich as Coordinator of Jewish Heritage Projects. His role will be to involve regional municipalities, regional museums, schools, and members of local communities in working  with … continue reading →

Publication: Jewish Cemeteries and Tourism Development, published by the ESJF on the online ISSUU platform

The ESJF (European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative) has published a new online book that aims to help  prepare visits to Jewish cemeteries, mainly for groups but also for individual tourists. It is aimed at “tour operators, guides, activists, and anyone looking … continue reading →

Call for applications: Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe’s 2025 EUROPEAN JEWISH HERITAGE & JEWISH COMMUNAL LIFE grants

Esther Scrolls in the Museum of Jewish Padova

The Call for Applications is open for the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe’s  EUROPEAN JEWISH HERITAGE & JEWISH COMMUNAL LIFE grants. The first-stage application deadline is Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 5pm GMT These are for funding starting in September 2025. … continue reading →

Call for proposals: the 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, to be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 10-14. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 6

The Call for Proposals is now open for the 45th Annual IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, to be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 10-14. Deadline for submission is Thursday, February 6,  2025 at 11:59 pm (U.S. Central Standard … continue reading →