Last June, the POLIN museum in Warsaw was the site of a wide-ranging conference on Jewish heritage in Europe: Jewish Cultural Heritage — Projects, Methods, Inspirations. There were so many presentations that most were scheduled in parallel sessions, making … continue reading →
While many synagogues and other Jewish heritage sites in Europe remain in ruined or dilapidated condition, it is worthwhile from time to time to look back and reflect on some of the transformations — and the distance some sites have … continue reading →
For the second year in a row, the photographer Christian Herrmann, whose work we have featured on JHE, is offering a gift for the upcoming Hanukkah and Christmas season — a 12-month calendar illustrated with his photographs, which is available … continue reading →
The second annual conference on Slovak Jewish Heritage was held November 7. It gathered activists, professionals, Jewish community leaders, and others from around the country who are involved in the preservation, conservation and restoration of Jewish built heritage. Organized by … continue reading →
Progress is being made in the restoration of the 17th century Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh, Ukraine — and is being documented online with pictures of the ongoing work. Built in 1627, the synagogue is an early example … continue reading →
