Jewish Heritage Europe

Serbia Update: New multimedia systems for visitors unveiled in the stunning art nouveau synagogue in Subotica, which marked its 120th anniversary this year

New multimedia infrastructure for tourists and other visitors has been installed in the beautiful Art Nouveau synagogue in Subotica, in a move officials said marked the final,  full completion of the years-long process of restoring the building. At an event … continue reading →

Anniversary of Anniversaries Update: 20th Anniversary of the Jewish Museum in Pitigliano, the “Little Jerusalem” of southern Tuscany, Italy

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. The theme of  our  birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries. We’ve already posted about 2022 being the … continue reading →

Anniversary of Anniversaries: 90 years since the death of prolific synagogue architect Lipót Baumhorn

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. The theme of  our  birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries. Here we highlight the Budapest-based architect Lipot … continue reading →

Job Opportunity: Project Manager on the project to create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre at the historic former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

We are pleased to share this Job Opportunity from the London-based Foundation for Jewish Heritage. The Foundation is looking to commission a consultant or recruit an employee to serve as the Project Manager on the project to create a Welsh … continue reading →

Croatia Update: Structural work on Koprivnica synagogue to go forward with c. €330,000 allocation

(JHE) — Renovation work on the 19th century synagogue in Koprivnica will continue, thanks to an allocation of around 2.5 million kuna (approx. €330,000).  The funds will be used for project documentation, protective measures, and structural work on the building, … continue reading →