Jewish Heritage Europe

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups 2023 — Round-up #4. More than three dozen initiatives in 13 countries. (We know we’ve missed some, so please add in the comments)

Overgrowth in the Jewish cemetery in Ouderkerk, Netherlands

Every year, we post roundups of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives that take place in various European countries. It is so important to emphasize these efforts, as they are largely overlooked – while occasional vandalism grabs headlines. … continue reading →

UK: New conservation area approved around London’s historic Bevis Marks synagogue

The City of London’s Planning Committee has voted unanimously to  set up a Conservation Area around historic Bevis Marks Synagogue, a Grade I listed shul built in 1701 that is Britain’s oldest synagogue in continuous use. The move would protect … continue reading →

Czech Republic: New book in English details Jewish cemeteries in south Bohemia

A new book in English — Beth Olam: Jewish Cemeteries in South Bohemia — details the history  and specifics of Jewish cemeteries and gravestones in southern Bohemia. Authored by Daniel Polakovič, Iva Steinová, and Petra Vladařová, it includes sections on … continue reading →