Jewish Heritage Europe

JHE Photo Essay: Shavuot 2021 — Images of the 10 Commandments to Mark the Holiday

The 10 Commandments above the Ark in the former synagogue in Kasejovice, Czech Republic, now a museum

(JHE) — The festival of Shavuot, which begins tonight, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am the … continue reading →

Call for Papers: “Jewish Crossroads: Between Italy and Eastern Europe” — to be held online July 22, 2021

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a one-day international online conference called “Jewish Crossroads: Between Italy and Eastern Europe” organized by the Foundation for Jewish Cultural Heritage in Italy and the Center for Jewish Art at the … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Webinar in July on Restoring Jewish Cemeteries in Poland

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a two-hour webinar on preserving Jewish cemeteries in Poland, to be held online July 1. Confirmed keynote speakers include : Michał Laszczkowski, President of the Coalition of Guardians of Jewish Cemeteries … continue reading →

Hungary: A grand new outdoor mural in Szeged celebrates local Jewish cultural heritage — and the stained glass artist Manó Róth

A bold new outdoor mural in Szeged, in southeastern Hungary, recognizes the city’s important Jewish heritage — and art.  The mural, by local artists Ákos Marton and Leó Vinkó, extends for some 150-200 square meters on the firewall of a … continue reading →

Lithuania: Happy 10th Birthday to Maceva — the Litvak Cemetery Catalogue!

(JHE) — Mazel tov to Maceva, the Litvak Cemetery Catalogue,  which is celebrating a milestone — ten years of activity documenting, cleaning, digitizing, and restoring Jewish cemeteries in Lithuania. “Beit Olam – cemeteries are the house of living. It is … continue reading →