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Next week is the annual “Week of Discovering European Cemeteries”

May 30 to June 5 marks the annual “Week of Discovering European Cemeteries” sponsored by the Significant Cemeteries of Europe Association, which also sponsors a Route of Significant Cemeteries. As we are well aware, there are important, historic, and fascinating … continue reading →

Lithuania: Memorandum signed with city for development of site of destroyed Vilnius Great Synagogue

(JHE) — The Vilnius Municipality has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vilnius Jewish community and the Goodwill Foundation that will lead to development of the site of the city’s destroyed Great Synagogue as a space of commemoration, education, … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups: Second round-up of 2022; more than 50 initiatives in 16 countries

In mid-April, we published a first round-up of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various European countries. Here’s a second Round-up listing more than 50 actions from 16 countries — actions … continue reading →

The JHE Monthly Newsletter for May is out! Catch up on JHE news, views, and insights from Ukraine, Romania, France, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary — and more.

Did you miss something on Jewish Heritage Europe over the past month?   Catch up with our monthly Newsletter for MAY, now out! News, views, and insights from Ukraine, Romania, France, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary — and more. This month’s … continue reading →