May 30 to June 5 marks the annual “Week of Discovering European Cemeteries” sponsored by the Significant Cemeteries of Europe Association, which also sponsors a Route of Significant Cemeteries. As we are well aware, there are important, historic, and fascinating … continue reading →
(JHE) — The Vilnius Municipality has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vilnius Jewish community and the Goodwill Foundation that will lead to development of the site of the city’s destroyed Great Synagogue as a space of commemoration, education, … continue reading →
In mid-April, we published a first round-up of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various European countries. Here’s a second Round-up listing more than 50 actions from 16 countries — actions … continue reading →
(JHE) — We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Rabbi Abraham Ginsberg, the Executive Director of the London-based Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries in Europe (CPJCE). The CPJCE announced this month that he had … continue reading →
(JHE) — Mazel tov to JHE friend Dr. Steven D. Reece, who has received a Fulbright grant for a project aimed to “explore and develop a model of cultural stewardship that will unite the various groups who are currently caring for … continue reading →
