(JHE) — The weeping willow tree, with its drooping branches symbolizing grief, has been a common motif on gravestones — Jewish and non-Jewish alike — particularly from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The sculptural Holocaust Memorialby Imre Varga in … continue reading →
The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe, and we will be celebrating it throughout the year with special content. The theme of JHE’s 10th birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this job opportunity, from the UK’s United Synagogue: House of Life Head of Heritage – Willesden Jewish Cemetery Application deadline: July 27 POST: Leading the “House of Life” department as well as the management and … continue reading →
More Jewish gravestones that were used to construct stairways and other structures in Vilnius during the Soviet era are being removed and taken to Jewish cemeteries in the city. According to the Vilnius municipality, the latest removals began July 11 … continue reading →
In April and May, we published our first two round-ups of 2022, listing scores of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various European countries. Here’s a third round-up listing actions from 14 countries — actions … continue reading →
