Jewish Heritage Europe

New resource: illustrated glossary of conservation terms

What should be a valuable new resource for conservators and preservationists is out — and available for free PDF download, as well as for purchase in print. EwaGlos is a multi-lingual, illustrated glossary of conservation terms for wall paintings and architectural … continue reading →

Sergey Kravtsov on the synagogue in Ostroh — our first “Have Your Say” article

We are pleased to publish our first “Have Your Say” article — The Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh: Memory and Oblivion. Have we reached the point of no return? by Dr. Sergey R. Kravtsov, of the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew … continue reading →

Poland: Upcoming Exhibition – Wooden Synagogues Inspire the Art of Frank Stella

The opening isn’t until February, but we want to note already what looks like an extraordinary upcoming exhibition at the POLIN museum in Warsaw that enlarges on a theme we have dealt with several times here on JHE — how artists … continue reading →

Christian Herrmann’s Jewish Heritage Calendar offer

    We have highlighted several times the work of Cologne-based Christian Herrmann, who travels frequently in east-central Europe to photograph Jewish heritage sites — he has produced a book of his photos, has held an exhibition and maintains a … continue reading →