Jewish Heritage Europe

France: Synagogue in Phalsbourg chosen as one of 18 iconic but endangered French heritage sites to benefit from the annual Heritage Lottery

The synagogue in Phalsbourg has been chosen as one of 18 “emblematic” but endangered French heritage sites whose restoration or preservation will benefit from proceeds of the 2026 Heritage Lottery (Loto du Patrimoine) organized through the Heritage Foundation (Fondation du … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Biennial conference of the Future for Religious Heritage Network. Submission deadline is May 15

Exterior of the ruined orthodox synagogue, Brasov, Romania

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the Biennial conference of the Future for Religious Heritage Network. The conference takes place October 23-25, 2026 in Leuven, Belgium. Submission deadline is May 15: Under the title “The time … continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →