Jewish Heritage Europe

Call for Papers: Student Conference/Workshop in CZ on Jewish Spaces

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a conference/workshop on Jewish Spaces, in Olomouc, Czech Republic, for graduate students and undergraduates. NOTE: The deadline has been extended until July 28 (not what is listed on the poster). … continue reading →

UK Update: Work finally to start on converting abandoned Liverpool’s Greenbank synagogue into apartment complex — with a small synagogue

Work is to finally begin on converting the abandoned Greenbank synagogue in Liverpool into an apartment complex, according to local media. The Liverpool Echo and other local sources report that the company making the conversion, Green Drive Ltd, has announced … continue reading →

Italy: Venosa — a treasure trove of catacombs & other Jewish heritage dating back to ancient Roman times

Inscription of a Menorah in the Jewish catacombs of Venosa

The small town of Venosa lies amid barren terrain in an out-of-the-way part of southern Italy, but it is the site of a rich trove of Jewish heritage sites — including catacombs — that shed important light on Jewish life … continue reading →

Czech Republic: New Jewish heritage tourism resource for South Bohemia

Summer’s here, and that means travel season. In the Czech Republic, the vast majority of visitors rarely get beyond Prague, and that’s a pity. There’s much Jewish heritage to see in Prague including the Jewish Museum, but much, much more … continue reading →