Jewish Heritage Europe

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 →

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 →

Simchas Torah 2024 — Arks (and bimahs and silver) to mark the holiday that celebrates the Torah

Top of the ark in the prayer room, Polna, Czech Republic

(JHE) — Shemini Atzeret and Simchas Torah —  the Jewish festival at the end of Sukkoth that celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings (and beginning of the new cycle), begin tonight. These are difficult times, … continue reading →