Jewish Heritage Europe

Call for Applications: Matanel Sefarad Seminar, in Barcelona June 2-July 1. Deadline for applications April 25

Model of the Girona Jewish quarter in the Girona Museum of Jewish History

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for the Matanel Sefarad Seminar  International Summer Program 2025 to be held in Barcelona, June 2-July 1, 2025 (with field excursions to Girona and elsewhere).  Deadline for applications is Friday, April … continue reading →

Poland update: Dr. Michał Trębacz confirmed as director of the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw

Entrance to the Jewish Historical Institute, Warsaw

Mazel tov to Dr. Michał Trębacz, whom Poland’s Ministry of Culture has confirmed as Director of the Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute (ZIH) in Warsaw. Trębacz has been serving as acting director since the ministry dismissed his predecessor, Monika Krawczyk, … continue reading →

Poland: 17th Century Great Synagogue in Orla is shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s “Seven Most Endangered” List

Screenshot from the virtual tour of the Orla synagogue

The 17th century Great Synagogue in Orla, in eastern Poland,  has been placed among the 14 threatened heritage sites in Europe that have been shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s 7 Most Endangered program for 2025. “This nomination can make a difference … continue reading →

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025: We mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with images of clouds over the former death camp, and a video link to the commemoration ceremony

The railway tracks. Auschwtiz-Birkenau

January 27, observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camp by the advancing Red Army. Today the former Nazi death camp is a memorial museum visited by more than … continue reading →

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025: Naming names and highlighting the growing Holocaust Memorial Monuments Database

(JHE) — January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, is marked in many countries as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an occasion for commemorative ceremonies, educational programs, and other initiatives. Monuments and memorials are also … continue reading →