We are happy to pass on this call for papers CFP: International Workshop on “German – Jewish Culture in Galicia: Influence, Diffusion and Transformation” Krakow, June 11-13, 2013 The Institute of Jewish Studies, Jagiellonian University, Krakow; Commission for the History and Culture … continue reading →
JTA runs a story about the burdens of caring for Jewish cemeteries in Europe. The issues are familiar to readers of this web site — and anyone involved in the field, and it is good that they are getting … continue reading →
The Deane Road Jewish cemetery in Liverpool, whose fullscale restoration has been funded in part by a nearly £500,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, will be at the center of a one-day conference on heritage restoration, to be held Feb. 27, … continue reading →
Check out the new material in the JHE “In Focus” sections! We have posted information on two recently published books in the Czech Republic dealing with Jewish heritage issues — an illustrated book on synagogues, and a catalogue of Silver … continue reading →
The synagogue in Radauti, Romania was formally rededicated following its renovation with a ceremony on July 25 that involved the Mayor of Radauti as well as national and local religious and Jewish communal leaders. The ceremony was followed by … continue reading →
