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Mazel tov to the historian Dr. Simonas Strelcovas, named director of the Vilna Gaon State Jewish History Museum following a competition organized by the Ministry of Culture. Announcing the appointment, the Ministry said Strelcovas and three others had applied for … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum of Frankfurt, Germany is preparing an exhibition for 2024 on the subject of Death. As part of its preparations, curators want to know — Why do people visit Jewish cemeteries? On-site interviews have been carried out … continue reading →
The JHE Newsletter for November is out! Autumn is here, but even with the colder weather, and continuing concerns about COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, there is lot going on in the Jewish heritage world. Find news, views, … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa — Buona lettura! Germania: piani di restauro per le due sinagoghe di Essen, ossia la monumentale Vecchia Sinagoga (ora centro culturale ebraico) e … continue reading →
The two synagogues in Essen, Germany will see restoration in the coming months. The stone facade and copper roof of the monumental Old Synagogue will be refurbished, while the community hall of the postwar New Synagogue complex will be restored. … continue reading →
