Jewish Heritage Europe

CZ: Restoration of Great Synagogue in Plzen to begin soon; details

  Plans are moving forward for the restoration of the monumental twin-towered Great Synagogue and nearby rabbi’s house in Plzeň (Pilsen) in the Czech Republic.  According to local media, tenders are going out now, and work should begin within the next … continue reading →

HISTORICAL ATLAS OF HASIDISM: New book by Marcin Wodziński takes a deep dive into the physical realms of Hasidism, from its origins to the present

The remarkable new book Historical Atlas of Hasidism takes a deep dive into the physical realms of Hasidic Jews since the movement’s founding in eastern Europe the 18th century. Supplementing the text with 74 maps, plus historical and contemporary photographs, … continue reading →

Update: Synagogue complex & Renovation in Włodawa, Poland

As we anticipated last year, renovation is under way at the important synagogue complex in Włodawa, in southeastern Poland on the border with Belarus. Current work, expected to be completed by 2019, entails repairs to the exterior of the Great … continue reading →

On the road in CZ: the secret synagogue in Terezin (crosspost)

Take a deep dive into the history of the so-called “secret synagogue” at Terezin, the town and historic fortress north of Prague that the Nazis turned into a ghetto/concentration camp — Theresianstadt. Along with JHE Coordinator Ruth Ellen Gruber, the … continue reading →