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Poland: A powerful new commemorative complex marks Warsaw Ghetto mass graves at the Okopowa st Jewish cemetery (see video)

(JHE) — A striking new memorial complex in Warsaw’s Okopowa street Jewish cemetery now marks one of Europe’s biggest World War II mass burial sites — two deep pits containing the mass graves of thousands of Jews who died or … continue reading →

Our first Have Your Say of 2022: CEU Prof. Carsten Wilke on how In Vienna, a University Program Teaches Jewish Cultural Heritage, filling a growing professional need

In our first “Have Your Say” personal essay of 2022 — In Vienna, a University Program Teaches Jewish Cultural Heritage, filling a growing professional need — Prof. Carsten Wilke​ of Central European University describes CEU’s unique MA specialization program in Jewish Cultural … continue reading →

Call for Applications: JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship (in Poland, July 5-14 2022)

We are pleased to share this call for applications for a what looks to be a significant summer program that aims to foster scholarship and professionalism in Jewish cemetery — and genealogy — work: the second annual JewishGen Future Scholars … continue reading →

France: The 130-year-old Great Synagogue in Lille is rededicated after large-scale renovation

(JHE) — The imposing Great Synagogue in Lille has been re-dedicated with a gala ceremony following a large-scale renovation begun in 2019. The news site La Voix du Nord ran a video of the event held Sunday (January 23): Government … continue reading →