Jewish Heritage Europe

Exhibition showcases 17th century Jewish cemetery in Břeclav, CZ

There’s is still a month left to see Bejt Olam — an ongoing temporary exhibit on the 17th century Jewish cemetery in Břeclav, Czech Republic. It is displayed in the Municipal Museum — which is sited in the town’s former synagogue. … continue reading →

Upcoming Gesher Galicia meeting focuses on on-site genealogy research & travel

We’re happy to forward notice of a meeting on May 18 in New York that people interested in tracing their family history in Austria, Poland and Ukraine should find of interest: The Gesher Galicia Jewish genealogy Special Interest Group’s spring … continue reading →

US Commission Chair Lesley Weiss honored in DC

  Mazel tov to Lesley Weiss, the chair of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad,  who was presented with the U.S. annual Jewish Heritage Celebration’s  Jewish Heritage Appreciation Award. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) presented the … continue reading →

Update on Nová Synagóga restoration project in Žilina, Slovakia

  Work is progressing on the renovation of the important modernist synagogue in Žilina, Slovakia, with the aim of transforming it into a contemporary arts center. Designed by the German architect Peter Behrens and built in 1928-31, the synagogue was long used … continue reading →