Jewish Heritage Europe

The new JHE Newsletter is out: volunteerism, new Jewish museums, Jewish culture days & more

The August-September Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is out. The themes include volunteerism, new Jewish museums, Jewish culture days — and more. It features news and info from Ukraine, Poland, England, Scotland, Belarus, Slovakia, Malta, Czech Republic, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Romania, … continue reading →

Hungary: Discussing the future of the Rumbach st. Synagogue in Budapest

What should be a fascinating round-table discussion takes place this week (Sept. 14) in Budapest — experts and stakeholders getting together in public to discuss the future of the Moorish-style synagogue on Rumbach street, one of the three great synagogues … continue reading →

Ukraine: Inauguration of Space of Synagogues in L’viv

  Sunday, Sept. 4, marked the inauguration of the Space of Synagogues, the first completed part of three planned sites commemorating Jewish history and heritage in L’viv, Ukraine. The project is believed to mark the first time in Ukraine that … continue reading →

Netherlands: Jewish cemetery in Oisterwijk restored

  Three years of extensive restoration has been completed at the 18th century Jewish cemetery in Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, about 100 km south of Amsterdam, the web site of the umbrella Netherlands Jewish Community reports. The dedication of the restored … continue reading →