Jewish Heritage Europe

France update: Heritage site designation extended to rabbi’s house and newly discovered wall paintings in the Guebwiller synagogue

Remnants of painted decoration in the Guebwillar synagogue. Photo: DRAC

The Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs (DRAC) of the Grand Est region of France has added to the register of historic monuments newly discovered wall paintings in the 19th century synagogue of Guebwiller, in the Haut-Rhin department of Alsace,  as … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Religious Architectural Heritage, Secular Transition, and Socio-Urban Impact

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the Session 4.5 Religious Architectural Heritage, Secular Transition, and Socio-Urban Impact in the framework of the 12th Italian Association for Urban History (AISU) Congress (Palermo, 10-13 September 2025). Deadline for … continue reading →

Italy: Plans announced for restoration projects at synagogues in Ancona, Senigallia, and Urbino

The Levantine ynagogue in Ancona during a European Day of Jewish Culture

The Foundation for Italian Jewish Cultural Heritage (FBCEI) plans restoration projects at synagogues in three cities in  Italy’s Marche region —  Ancona, Senigallia, and Urbino. The announcement was made last week following a meeting of the FBCEI Board of Directors … continue reading →

Poland Update: Orla Synagogue placed on 2025 list of Seven Most Endangered Monuments and Cultural Heritage Sites in Europe

Orla synagogue. Photo: FODZ

Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute have place the historic synagogue of Orla, in eastern Poland, on the 2025 List of the Seven Most Endangered Monuments and Cultural Heritage Sites in Europe. Launched in 2013, the 7 Most … continue reading →