Jewish Heritage Europe

Czech Republic (Photo) Update: The restored synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří

We posted a couple of weeks ago — sight unseen — about the painstaking (and impressive) restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, a small town around 50 km north of Prague, near the Terezin Memorial. The restoration … continue reading →

For Valentine’s Day… Hearts in the decoration of Jewish heritage

Happy Valentine’s Day! Of course Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday… the Jewish holiday celebrating Love is Tu B’Av — the 15th of the month of Av —  in August. Still, Valentine’s Day is symbolized by the Heart, and … continue reading →

Call for Applications: JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship program. Poland, July 9-18. Deadline for submissions February 29

We are pleased to share this Call for Application for the fourth annual JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship program to take place from July 9, 2024 – July 18, 2024. It is open to rising second-fourth year undergraduate students in accredited … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Jews in Krakow: History and Culture. Krakow, Sept. 23-25, 2024 — Submission deadline, April 15, 2024

16th century Remuh synagogue, 21st century tourism. Krakow

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the International Conference Jews in Krakow: History and Culture Kraków, 23-25 Sept. 2024 — Submission deadline, April 15, 2024   In 1986 the first academic institution in post-war Poland devoted … continue reading →