Jewish Heritage Europe

Sweden: Swedish Jewish Museum exhibit tells the story of its premises – the oldest preserved synagogue in Stockholm

A current exhibition at the Swedish Jewish Museum tells the story of its premises — Stockholm’s oldest preserved synagogue building. Called Shul! The Old Town’s synagogue, the exhibit, which runs into December,  covers the history of the synagogue that operated … continue reading →

Poland: Archaeologists uncover well preserved traces of WW2 ghetto bunker in Będzin, used by Jews who staged a revolt against the Nazis

Archaeologists excavating a World War II Ghetto bunker in the town of Będzin in southern Poland have discovered what they described as an unexpected “sensation” — well preserved traces of an underground hideout and tunnel used by Jews who staged … continue reading →

Slovakia: Slovak Post is issuing a stamp honoring the magnificent, recently reconsecrated domed synagogue in Trenčín. It coincides with Trenčín’s role as 2026 European Cultural Capital

Slovakia is issuing a postage stamp of the magnificent domed synagogue in Trenčín, which was reconsecrated in November 2025 after a €2 million-plus restoration that brought back original colors and decorative design of the spectacular interior. The official inauguration of … continue reading →

Germany: An €85,000 grant for conservation work at the Old Jewish Cemetery in Mainz, one of the oldest in Europe

The German Foundation for Monument Protection (GFMP) has granted €85,000 for the restoration of gravestones in the Old Jewish Cemetery of Mainz, one of the oldest in Europe. The Old Jewish Cemetery, which has gravestones dating from the 11th century … continue reading →

UK: Foundation for Jewish Heritage gets major National Lottery Heritage grant for new, UK-wide historic synagogue project

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded  £141,391 to the Foundation for Jewish Heritage (FJH) to develop an ambitious new, nationwide FJH project for historic synagogue, Preserving Jewish Heritage, Promoting the Hidden Jewish Story. The grant, the Lottery said, provides … continue reading →