Jewish Heritage Europe

Slovakia update: The magnificent domed synagogue of Trenčín has been reconsecrated after restoration work

The magnificent domed synagogue in Trenčín has been reconsecrated after a restoration that brought back the original colors and decorative design of the spectacular interior.  The building will be used for religious as well as cultural, educational, and social purposes … continue reading →

Kristallnacht anniversary 2025: countering destruction with images of wonderful surviving — and restored — synagogues

Tje ark, topped by a crown. Restored synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, Czech Republic

The  night of November 9-10 marks the 87th anniversary of the so-called Kristallnacht pogrom — Reichspogromnacht — in 1938, when the Nazis launched coordinated violent attacks on Jews, Jewish property and Jewish places of worship all over Germany and German-occupied … continue reading →

Italy: The Jewish cemetery in Pesaro is to reopen to the public following restoration and stabilization work. It was closed 2 years ago for safety reasons

The historic Jewish cemetery in Pesaro, Italy,  will reopen to the public in Spring 2026 after being closed for safety reasons since 2023. The cemetery is located in the Monte San Bartolo Park, and the reopening will follow the completion … continue reading →

Belarus update: The abandoned synagogue building in Kobrin went back on the auction block November 13 — for a much reduced asking price of around €63,000 (The auction did not take place for lack of participants.)

The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus. Photo: e-auction

The abandoned synagogue building in Kobrin went back on the auction block November 13 — for a much reduced asking price of around €63,000. But according to the auction web site, the auction did not take place because of lack … continue reading →

Call for Applications: The Heritage Laboratory in Belchite, Spain –Fieldwork training program, Summer 2026

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for The Heritage Laboratory – Belchite, Spain –Fieldwork training program, Summer 2026, announced by The Institute for Jewish Studies Barcelona (EJB) the Matanel Sefarad Seminar, and The Spanish Association of Military … continue reading →