Jewish Heritage Europe

Germany: Tiny synagogue in Gleusdorf — out of use as a synagogue since 1909 — is conserved as info center on rural Jewish life

(JHE) — The tiny former synagogue in the Bavarian village of Gleusdorf — out of use as a synagogue for more than a century — has been refurbished and will open in the spring as an information center about local … continue reading →

Poland: Refurbished former synagogue in Wojsławice opens with new permanent exhibit on the township’s multicultural heritage

(JHE) — The former synagogue of Wojsławice, a township in southeastern Poland, was inaugurated in November as a cultural center, with a new permanent exhibit focusing on the township’s pre-WW2 multicultural tradition. A mezuzah was affixed to the entrance as … continue reading →

UK: Invisible City — a site-specific sound art installation at Willesden Jewish Cemetery, part of its innovative new House of Life heritage experience

Visitors to the historic Willesden Jewish Cemetery in London this winter can immerse themselves in a site-specific, outdoor sound art installation called Invisible City, which uses voices and memories to evoke the lives of the thousands of people buried there. … continue reading →

Call for Applications: JDC Archives 2021 Fellowships

We are pleased to share this call for applications for a fellowship that could interest some of our readers: The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Archives is accepting applications for its 2021 fellowship program. Deadline for submission: January 26, … continue reading →