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Lithuania: Volunteer to take part in the archaeological excavations at the Great Synagogue and Shulhoyf in Vilnius — after last year’s session was cancelled because of the pandemic, this year’s will go ahead in August

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 by jhe

After being cancelled last year because of the pandemic, the ongoing archaeological excavation of the Great Synagogue and Shulhoyf of Vilnius is back on track for this summer — with a session scheduled to take place August 9-27. Organizers welcome … continue reading →

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Call for applications: ShUM cities project launches international Artist in Residence project (with focus on Jewish heritage in Worms, Speyer, Mainz, Germany)

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 by jhe

Ancient gravestones in the Worms Jewish cemetery.

The ShUM Cities project linking the important medieval Jewish heritage of the German cities of Worms, Speyer, and Mainz has launched a first-time international artist-in-residence program, supported by the state and the three cities. Up to three project grants will … continue reading →

Wine, herbs, fish, matzo…and Zoom….Passover greetings from JHE (virtual or otherwise)!

March 30, 2021March 26, 2021 by jhe

(JHE) — Heartfelt wishes from JHE for a joyous and meaningful Pesach (with Seders — virtual or not — full of delicious food and lively stories and conversation). Passover celebrates freedom, but for many if not most, this year will … continue reading →

New Have Your Say: Photographer Jono David on his Never-ending Jewish Photo Tour — From the Trans-Siberian Railway to a Trans-African Trek

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by jhe

Since the late 1990s, the British-born photographer Jono David has traveled the globe to amass what is perhaps the most extensive archive of contemporary images of Jewish heritage and heritage sites in the world – a growing compendium of more … continue reading →

Croatia: Tahara House (Ceremonial Hall) of the Jewish cemetery in Rijeka has undergone restoration. Built in 1904, it was also focus of an exhibition on its architecture & history

January 27, 2021January 26, 2021 by jhe

(JHE) — A three-year project to renovate and partially reconstruct the tahara house, or ceremonial hall, of the monumental Jewish cemetery in Rijeka has been completed. The building will be used as a cultural space to host events and initiatives … continue reading →

Lithuania: Volunteer to take part in the archaeological excavations at the Great Synagogue and Shulhoyf in Vilnius — after last year’s session was cancelled because of the pandemic, this year’s will go ahead in August

Call for applications: ShUM cities project launches international Artist in Residence project (with focus on Jewish heritage in Worms, Speyer, Mainz, Germany)

Wine, herbs, fish, matzo…and Zoom….Passover greetings from JHE (virtual or otherwise)!

New Have Your Say: Photographer Jono David on his Never-ending Jewish Photo Tour — From the Trans-Siberian Railway to a Trans-African Trek

Croatia: Tahara House (Ceremonial Hall) of the Jewish cemetery in Rijeka has undergone restoration. Built in 1904, it was also focus of an exhibition on its architecture & history

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