Jewish Heritage Europe

Anniversary of Anniversaries: Marking the 150th anniversary of the destroyed synagogue in Solingen, Germany with commemorative art and digital reconstruction

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe, and we will be 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 … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies fellowship at the University of Michigan, 2023-2024

We are pleased to share the Call for Applications for the Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies fellowship at the University of Michigan, 2023-2024.  The theme is Jewish Visual Cultures. Deadline for applications is November 7, 2022. This theme year … continue reading →

JHE Photo Essay: Shavuot 2022 — Images of the 10 Commandments to Mark the Holiday

(JHE) — The festival of Shavuot, which begins Saturday night, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am … continue reading →

UK: Little-known painting of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, synagogue by LS Lowry sold at auction for £277,200

A long-unseen  painting of the former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, by the noted English artist L.S. Lowry has sold at auction for £277,200. Though clearly an accurate representation of the Merthyr Tydfil synagogue — which is currently being developed … continue reading →