Jewish Heritage Europe

Lithuania: Šeduva cemetery restoration receives recognition

    The restoration of the Jewish cemetery in Šeduva, Lithuania, is one of 13 “heritage achievements” from 11 European countries taking part in the Creative Europe program of the European Union to be awarded a Special Mention by the … continue reading →

UK: Scientist’s grave in Willesden Jewish cemetery given landmark status

Willesden Cemetery, ceremonial hall. Photo: United Synagogue

  In honor of International Women’s Day, Historic England has listed the grave of pioneering British scientist Rosalind Franklin in the Willesden Jewish cemetery in northwest London as a Grade II historic site. Franklin, who died from ovarian cancer in … continue reading →

Slovak Jewish heritage conference: developments, award

The second annual conference on Slovak Jewish Heritage was held November 7. It gathered activists, professionals,  Jewish community leaders, and others from around the country who are involved in the preservation, conservation and restoration of Jewish built heritage. Organized by … continue reading →

Poland: Maria Piechotka honored

    The Polish architect Maria Piechotka, one of the leading experts on synagogue architecture and — with her late husband — the author of  several groundbreaking works has been honored for “her commitment to preserving Poland’s Jewish heritage.” Maria, … continue reading →

Poland: Annual Preserving Memory Awards presented

The 19th annual “Preserving Memory” awards honoring non-Jewish Poles who preserve, protect, maintain, and promote Jewish heritage in Poland were presented at a ceremony at the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow on June 26. The awards were established in 1998 … continue reading →