jhe Experts gathered in Kiev in mid-December for a first meeting to discuss plans to establish a Holocaust museum in the empty and dilapidated ceremonial hall at the vast Jewish cemetery in Chernivtsi (Czernowitz), Ukraine. “The idea is to restore it and create a … continue reading →
The American National Trust for Historic Preservation recently published an article with 10 useful tips on preserving historic cemeteries and burial grounds. The tips are focused on concept and planning, rather than hands-on techniques, and some of them fall within … continue reading →
A Jewish Cultural Route Association has been established in Lithuania, with the aim of developing an officially sponsored program of Jewish cultural tourism in the country, including an itinerary of major sites of Jewish heritage. The Association was established December … continue reading →
We are pleased to forward this call for papers for the annual conference of the Association for Gravestone Studies, which will be held June 21-26, 2016 at Xavier College, Cincinnati, Ohio. The AGS is a U.S.-based international organization with … continue reading →
The Foundation for Jewish Cultural Heritage in Italy has issued a call for submissions by young scholars for a grant for original research on Italian Jewish cultural heritage. Applicants must be under 35 and have an undergraduate degree. Non-Italians as … continue reading →
