Jewish Heritage Europe

Latvia: Mazel tov to Margers Vestermanis, founder of the Jews of Latvia Museum, who has received a high Latvian honor and celebrated his 100th birthday

Mazel tov to the historian Margers Vestermanis, the founder and long-term former  director of the “Jews in Latvia” museum, who has received one of Latvia’s highest honors, the Cabinet of Ministers Award. The award has a special significance, as Vestermanis, … continue reading →

Italy: The Jewish cemetery in Pesaro is to reopen to the public following restoration and stabilization work. It was closed 2 years ago for safety reasons

The historic Jewish cemetery in Pesaro, Italy,  will reopen to the public in Spring 2026 after being closed for safety reasons since 2023. The cemetery is located in the Monte San Bartolo Park, and the reopening will follow the completion … continue reading →

Belarus update: The abandoned synagogue building in Kobrin went back on the auction block November 13 — for a much reduced asking price of around €63,000 (The auction did not take place for lack of participants.)

The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus. Photo: e-auction

The abandoned synagogue building in Kobrin went back on the auction block November 13 — for a much reduced asking price of around €63,000. But according to the auction web site, the auction did not take place because of lack … continue reading →

Call for Applications: The Heritage Laboratory in Belchite, Spain –Fieldwork training program, Summer 2026

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for The Heritage Laboratory – Belchite, Spain –Fieldwork training program, Summer 2026, announced by The Institute for Jewish Studies Barcelona (EJB) the Matanel Sefarad Seminar, and The Spanish Association of Military … continue reading →