Jewish Heritage Europe

New Have Your Say personal essay, By Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar: Safe In Jewish Places — The Journey Of a Jewish Researcher, Now a Refugee In War-Wracked Ukraine

Art historian and Jewish heritage researcher Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, a professor at the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts,  is one of the millions of Ukrainian refugees — forced to flee to Lviv from his home in Kharkiv after … continue reading →

France: Historic Carpentras synagogue is in the running for a France’s Favourite Monument competition, sponsored by French TV

French TV is running a popular vote “France’s Favorite Monument” competition — and the historic synagogue in Carpentras is in the running. Anyone older than 13 and living in France can take part. Carpentras is helping get out the vote … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Volunteer for a an action in July to help clean up and maintain the Jewish cemetery and Shach synagogue in Holešov

Jewish cemetery, Holesov, CZ

Applications are open for volunteers to attend the annual 11-day “work camp” to clean-up and restore the Jewish cemetery and historic Schach synagogue in Holešov, Czech Republic, as well as to learn about Jewish heritage and help with the organization … continue reading →