Jewish Heritage Europe

Slovakia: Unique exhibit in the former Sastin-Stráže synagogue – sculptures from roof beams that were removed during the building’s ongoing gradual restoration

A unique exhibition is mounted at the former synagogue in Šaštín-Stráže — sculptural works created from the damaged roof beams that were removed during the ongoing gradual restoration of the building. Built in 1852, the synagogue was used as a … continue reading →

Poland: Mazel Tov! This year’s Preserving Memory Awards are presented to honor non-Jewish Poles — including 2 young children — who preserve, protect, and promote Jewish cultural heritage and memory

Mazel tov! Ten non-Jewish Polish activists are recognized this year for their work in preserving, promoting, and caring for Jewish culture and heritage in Poland and promoting Jewish-Polish dialogue.  They are the recipients of the 28th annual Preserving Memory Awards, … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Rothschild Foundation hanadiv Europe European Jewish Heritage (and Jewish Communal Life) grants

Music -- lecha dodi -- In the Jewish university archive/library, Budapest

Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe: EUROPEAN JEWISH HERITAGE (& JEWISH COMMUNAL LIFE) First-stage application deadline Tuesday July 1, 2025 at 5pm GMT Applications  are being accepted for the Foundation’s European Jewish Heritage (and Jewish Communal Life) grants. These are for funding … continue reading →

The European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC) 2025 kick off September 7 — See the poster and access resources. The 2025 theme is People of the Book.

This year’s European Days of Jewish Culture will kick off this year on September 7, 2025, with participating events and activities programmed from September to November.  The unifying theme this year is People of the Book. A pan-European festival of … continue reading →

Germany: The Jewish Museum in Frankfurt is currently mounting a major cultural-historical exhibition on Jewish ideas and practices around death, dying, and mourning — including Jewish cemeteries

The Jewish Museum in Frankfurt is currently mounting a major exhibit called “In the Face of Death” — a comprehensive cultural-historical exhibition on Jewish ideas and practices around death, dying, and mourning. It includes presentations of ritual objects, audio and … continue reading →