Sunday, Sept. 4, marked the inauguration of the Space of Synagogues, the first completed part of three planned sites commemorating Jewish history and heritage in L’viv, Ukraine. The project is believed to mark the first time in Ukraine that … continue reading →
Next Sunday marks the annual European Day of Jewish Culture — a continent-wide celebration that encompasses a wide variety of events in more than two dozen countries. This year the unifying general theme is “Jewish Languages.” The EDJC has … continue reading →
Ceremonies September 4 mark the inauguration of The Space of Synagogues, a new Jewish memorial complex in L’viv, Ukraine. JHE Coordinator Ruth Ellen Gruber was on the international jury that in 2010 chose the memorial design following an unprecedented … continue reading →
The historic Great Synagogue in Ludza, Latvia — dating from around 1800 and the oldest surviving synagogue in the country — will be rededicated on August 11 after a detailed restoration that included restoring the wooden structure and also … continue reading →
The first Day of Jewish Monuments will be held in the Czech Republic on Sunday, August 14. On that day, 41 selected Jewish heritage sites around the country will be open to visitors. They include synagogues, Jewish cemeteries and … continue reading →
