Jewish Heritage Europe

New Have Your Say essay: Tomasz Cebulski on Tourism in the Age of Coronavirus, or the Seven Stages of Grief

Our new Have Your Say personal essay is called Tourism in the age of Coronavirus, or the Seven Stages of Grief by Dr. Tomasz Cebulski, a Jewish heritage tour guide and genealogist in Poland — and a scholar whose PhD … continue reading →

Romania: First steps in a joint effort by the city and Jewish community aimed at rescuing the dilapidated orthodox synagogue in Brașov

The first steps have been taken in a joint effort by the Brașov Municipality and Jewish community aimed at rescuing the severely dilapidated Orthodox synagogue and restoring it as a cultural venue and tourist attraction. In an announcement on its … continue reading →

Hungary update: orthodox synagogue in Makó reinaugurated, with new visitor center, after six-month renovation as part of EU-funded orthodox Jewish heritage route in eastern Hungary

The orthodox synagogue in Makó, southeastern Hungary, has been reinaugurated after a six-month renovation process, along with a new visitor center set up in an adjacent building. The August 27 ceremony was attended by both civil and religious figures, including … continue reading →