(JHE) — The former synagogue of Wojsławice, a township in southeastern Poland, was inaugurated in November as a cultural center, with a new permanent exhibit focusing on the township’s pre-WW2 multicultural tradition. A mezuzah was affixed to the entrance as … continue reading →
Visitors to the historic Willesden Jewish Cemetery in London this winter can immerse themselves in a site-specific, outdoor sound art installation called Invisible City, which uses voices and memories to evoke the lives of the thousands of people buried there. … continue reading →
It has a new interactive exhibit on the past 2 centuries of Czech Jewish history. (JHE) — After being closed for 18 months for extensive repair and restoration, Prague’s Spanish Synagogue (part of the Prague Jewish Museum) reopens to the … continue reading →
(JHE) — After years of delays, a complete restoration of the Reichenbachstrasse synagogue in Munich is going ahead, thanks to millions of euros in grants from the Bavaria state, federal government, and the city of Munich. Designed by the architect … continue reading →
We celebrate with photos of synagogue decorations that (almost) remind us of fancy gift wrapping. Jewish Heritage Europe wishes all our readers and friends a Happy Hanukkah! Thank you for your interest and support — and thanks especially to those … continue reading →
