(JHE) — A photographic art exhibit based on the carved designs of the centuries old gravestones in the historic Jewish cemetery in Sataniv, Ukraine is currently mounted in a recently opened museum in Horodok, western Ukraine. The exhibit, called The … continue reading →
In Poland and in the Czech Republic, two significant Holocaust memorials have been unveiled in recent days. NOWY SĄCZ, POLAND, August 28 The powerful new memorial lists the names of around 12,000 Jews from Nowy Sącz and its surroundings deported by … continue reading →
We are pleased to share the CfP for this conference. Deadline for submissions is October 20: Jewish Country Houses and the Holocaust In History and Memory Brno, Czech Republic May 10th – 12th, 2023 Convened by Dr Jaclyn Granick (Cardiff), Professor … continue reading →
Today is the official kick-off of the 2022 European Days of Jewish Culture! The general theme for this year’s EDJC is “Renewal” — with all its nuances and implications — and there are scores of events to choose from, in … continue reading →
(JHE) — After years of false starts and failed attempts, the long-derelict 19th century synagogue in Kőszeg, western Hungary, is reopening to the public after a full-scale renovation that took place over the past two years. The synagogue, which is … continue reading →
