Nine mid-sized cities in Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Germany, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina are taking part in an EU-funded, trans-border tourism and educational project under the title “Rediscover, expose and exploit the concealed Jewish heritage of the Danube Region.” The … continue reading →
The scaffolding is down from the Moorish-style Rumbach St. synagogue in Budapest, and work is rapidly progressing on its restoration, including the conversion of its building complex into a multi-purpose arts, culture, and education center that is slated to … continue reading →
We can’t seem to keep up with all the grant and scholarship opportunities that could involve Jewish heritage research, but here are two current ones: There’s still time to apply for the Israel Council for Higher Education scholarship at the Department of … continue reading →
Heads up! This year’s annual European Days of Jewish Culture officially kick off on Sunday, Sept. 2. That means scores — hundreds — of Jewish heritage events in more than two dozen countries all over Europe – guided tours, lectures, … continue reading →
It was exciting to visit the synagogue in Loštice, CZ and learn first-hand about the work spearheaded by the Respect and Tolerance Foundation, a civic organization founded around 15 years ago that documents the history and culture of the pre-war … continue reading →
