Jewish Heritage Europe

New “Have Your Say” personal essay: Researching the History of Swedish Synagogues — in Italy. By Swedish scholar Daniel Leviathan

After a long hiatus, we have posted a new Have Your Say personal essay, Researching the History of Swedish Synagogues — in Italy, by the Swedish scholar Daniel Leviathan. Leviathan, an archaeologist, studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, specializing … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Urban Jewish Cemeteries in Central-Eastern Europe between Early Modern and the Present Times. Alba Iulia, Romania and online, October 13-15, 2024

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the international conference Urban Jewish Cemeteries in Central-Eastern Europe between Early Modern and the Present Times: Research and Valuation to be held in Alba Iulia, Romania (and online), October 17-18, … continue reading →

Czech Republic (Photo) Update: The restored synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří

We posted a couple of weeks ago — sight unseen — about the painstaking (and impressive) restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, a small town around 50 km north of Prague, near the Terezin Memorial. The restoration … continue reading →

For Valentine’s Day… Hearts in the decoration of Jewish heritage

Happy Valentine’s Day! Of course Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday… the Jewish holiday celebrating Love is Tu B’Av — the 15th of the month of Av —  in August. Still, Valentine’s Day is symbolized by the Heart, and … continue reading →

Call for Applications: JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship program. Poland, July 9-18. Deadline for submissions February 29

We are pleased to share this Call for Application for the fourth annual JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship program to take place from July 9, 2024 – July 18, 2024. It is open to rising second-fourth year undergraduate students in accredited … continue reading →