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“Visions of the Holy Land” in northern Romanian synagogues

The current issue of the online Jewish studies journal Quest includes a detailed article by Ilia Rodov on the paintings of Jerusalem and elsewhere in the Holy Land dating from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century that are found in the richly … continue reading →

Plans for synagogue restoration work in Romania in 2014

Aurel Vainer, the president of the Federation of Romanian Jewish Communities (FEDROM), says FEDROM’s agenda for the coming year includes the hoped-for completion of ongoing restoration projects on several major synagogues around the country. In a statement released on his … continue reading →

“Miracle” clean-up & care for Jewish cemetery in Myslowice, PL

The abandoned 18th century Jewish cemetery in Myslowice, Poland has been cleaned up and is being cared for in what a woman who raised the alarm about its condition just one year ago calls a “miracle.” Małgorzata Płoszaj, a Śląsk Judaica … continue reading →

Happy 2014! (and beyond)

  Happy 2014 (and, of course, beyond…) from Jewish Heritage Europe! Thanks for your involvement, interest and support! If you haven’t already done so — please subscribe to our news feed to get our regular posts delivered to your inbox. … continue reading →