The synagogue in Schirmeck, France, will be the centrepiece of the official kick-off of the European Days of Jewish Culture on Sunday, September 4. The theme of this year’s EDJC is “Renewal,” and the ceremony will celebrate the current restoration … continue reading →
(JHE) — After years of false starts and failed attempts, the long-derelict 19th century synagogue in Kőszeg, western Hungary, is reopening to the public after a full-scale renovation that took place over the past two years. The synagogue, which is … continue reading →
We have a new video up on our JHE YouTube channel — A Pride of Lions for the Month of Av. The Hebrew Zodiac sign for the Hebrew month of Av, which straddles July and August, is the Lion. The … continue reading →
The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe, and we are celebrating it throughout the year with special content. The theme of JHE’s 10th birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries … continue reading →
Italy’s Culture Ministry has allocated €1.65 million toward the ongoing renovation work at the Venice Jewish museum and three 16th century synagogues in in the historic Venice Ghetto. The grant comes as part of a €106 million package for nearly … continue reading →
