Jewish Heritage Europe

Ukraine Update: Poland’s Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich strongly denounces the desecration of the historic Jewish cemetery in Sataniv … by a Jew. Calls for aid in helping prevent such “abominations”

(JHE) — Michael Schudrich, the Chief Rabbi of Poland and head of Poland’s Rabbinic Commission for Cemeteries, has forcefully condemned as  desecration the destruction of part of the historic Jewish cemetery in Sataniv by Haredi activist Israel Meir Gabai. It … continue reading →

Italy: Jewish heritage travel — new Jewish Heritage Route established in Italy’s Marche region

The Levantine ynagogue in Ancona during a European Day of Jewish Culture

Central Italy’s Marche Region now has an official Jewish Heritage Route that takes in 25 towns and cities around the region. The Marche Regional Council formally set it up with legislation passed unanimously on July 27. The route forms “a … continue reading →

New Have Your Say personal essay by Dr. Boris Khaimovich: The Jewish Cemetery in Sataniv — a Destroyed Monument of Jewish Culture. Vandalism and Desecration Disguised as “Care”

Our new Have Your Say op-ed follows on from our report on Jewish heritage experts decrying the destruction of the oldest part of the historic Jewish cemetery in Sataniv, western Ukraine, by a Haredi activist claiming to restore it. Many … continue reading →

Ukraine: Experts decry the destruction of the ancient Jewish cemetery in Sataniv by a Haredi group claiming to restore it, branding it vandalism and desecration

 (JHE) — Jewish heritage experts are decrying the destruction of the oldest part of the historic Jewish cemetery in Sataniv, western Ukraine, by a Haredi group claiming to restore it. Branding the operation desecration and vandalism, they called for control measures … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Day of Jewish Monuments (Today!) Visit dozens of Jewish heritage sites all over the country — with the aid of a smartphone app and interactive map

Are you in the Czech Republic today? Take advantage of the fourth edition of the Day of Jewish Monuments to visit dozens of Jewish heritage sites around the country. More than 50 selected Jewish heritage sites more than three dozen … continue reading →