Jewish Heritage Europe

Germany: Archaeologists discover foundations of medieval synagogue in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a medieval synagogue in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in southern Germany, a major center of Jewish scholarship in the  middle ages.  The synagogue was used until a pogrom in 1349 devastated the Jewish community. … continue reading →

Moldova/Transnistria Update: The preserved ruins of the 18th century synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) is a tourist attraction — watch a video

Changes… Back in 2017, we posted an essay by Sergey R. Kravstov and Vladimir Levin of the Center for Jewish Art wondering whether the hulking ruins of the 18th century great synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) would or could be conserved. … continue reading →

Opportunity: The new Freudenheim Translation Prize is launched — for books on Jewish themes translated into English from other languages

Do you know of a book on Jewish themes that has been published in English translation in 2023-2025? It could be eligible for new Freudenheim Translation Prize launched by the Jewish Literary Foundation. The prize is sponsored by Tom and Leslie … continue reading →

Italy: Online portal to Jewish cultural heritage in Emilia-Romagna launched

A web portal called “Patrimonio culturale ebraico: un tesoro da (ri)scoprire” —  Jewish Heritage in Emilia-Romagna: a Treasure to (Re)Discover —  has just been launched by a new network of institutions preserving and promoting Jewish heritage in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. … continue reading →