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UK: The Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been included on the roster of Significant Cemeteries recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE). It’s a process, but we encourage other Jewish cemeteries to apply

We are pleased with the news that the Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been included on the roster of Significant Cemeteries recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE), making it one of the few Jewish cemeteries among the … continue reading →

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Poland: The Matzevah Foundation is winding down activities and ceasing direct field work

The Matzevah Foundation (TMF), a U.S.-based Christian NGO that has worked to clean and restore Jewish cemeteries in Poland since its foundation in 2010, is winding down its activities and will cease direct field work. “While the task of restoring … continue reading →

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Germany: An €85,000 grant for conservation work at the Old Jewish Cemetery in Mainz, one of the oldest in Europe

The German Foundation for Monument Protection (GFMP) has granted €85,000 for the restoration of gravestones in the Old Jewish Cemetery of Mainz, one of the oldest in Europe. The Old Jewish Cemetery, which has gravestones dating from the 11th century … continue reading →

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Germany: A €465,000 grant for the preservation of the historic Jewish cemetery In Münsingen-Buttenhausen

Germany’s federal government has granted €465,000 to the city of Münsingen for the restoration and preservation of the historic Jewish cemetery in its Buttenhausen district. The grant, from the federal heritage conservation special program, was announced last week by Bundestage … continue reading →

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