Jewish Heritage Europe

Czech Republic: Archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of Brno’s monumental Great Synagogue, torched by the Nazis in 1939

Archaeologists from the Brno Institute of Archaeological Monument Care have uncovered the foundations of the city’s monumental Great Synagogue, which was built in 1853-55 and torched by the Nazis in March 17-18, 1939 and made other discoveries. “The archaeological research … continue reading →

Poland update: The recent renovation of the former Kaukaska synagogue in Krynki nominated for an award

The recently completed renovation of the 19th century former Kaukaska Synagogue in the eastern Polish town of Krynki has been nominated for an architectural prize. The synagogue, listed as a monument, dates from around 1850 — and owes its name to … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Conference “Intimate Memory, Institutional Memory: Reframing Holocaust Commemorations.”  In Warsaw November 15-17. Deadline for submission May 31.

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the International Conference “Intimate Memory, Institutional Memory: Reframing Holocaust Commemorations.”  Deadline for submission May 31. The Conference, to take place at Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw (ZIH), is … continue reading →

Lithuania: A call for photos, memories, and other material relating to local Jewish heritage and history by the Pakruojis Region Museum branch in the restored, 225-year-old wooden synagogue

We are happy to share a call from the Pakruojis Region Museum for photographs, memories, and other material relating to the Jewish community, heritage, and history of the town and surrounding areas. The 225-year-old Pakruojis wooden synagogue is administered as … continue reading →