Jewish Heritage Europe

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 →

France: “Syna en Lego” Competition! Build a synagogue in Bas Rhin, Alsace out of Lego blocks and maybe win a prize

Have you got a Lego set? Are you in eastern France? Then — build a local synagogue out of Lego blocks and maybe win a prize! The Culture and Heritage Department of the Bas Rhin Jewish Consistory is sponsoring a … continue reading →

France: New easily consultable online (and downloadable) guide to Jewish heritage in the Bas Rhin department of Alsace

Learn about the Jewish heritage in the Bas Rhin Department of Alsace, France, with new, easily consultable resources on the web pages of the Bas Rhin Jewish Consistory’s Culture and Heritage section — which manages more than 45 cemeteries and … continue reading →

Italy: The Synagogue in Siena is shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s “Seven Most Endangered” List

The 18th century synagogue in Siena, which suffered damage in an earthquake one year ago, has been placed among the 11 threatened heritage sites in Europe that have been shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s 7 Most Endangered program for 2024. Located … continue reading →

Czech Republic: The long derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, near Terezin, has been fully restored and will open soon as a cultural and religious center

The long-derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, around 50 km north of Prague, near the Terezin Memorial, has been painstakingly restored and will open soon as a cultural and religious center. The facade shines in the original cream and blue, … continue reading →