The focus of Jewish Heritage Europe is — well — Jewish heritage in Europe…. but it is important to see the preservation, restoration, use and re-purposed re-use of Jewish heritage sites in the context of sites of other religious … continue reading →
A thoughtful article in the Financial Times by Gillian Tett asks important questions about heritage — how it is defined, and who does, and should, define and control it. The article is headlined “The Battle for British Heritage,” and Tett writes specifically … continue reading →
This thoughtful article about heritage tourism by Neil Silberman raises many questions about heritage, authenticity, promotion, and audience. We hope it can foster a discussion on the issues he mentions — important ones to those involved in heritage tourism but also … continue reading →
On its web site, the Association for Gravestone Studies in the United States has posted helpful information on cleaning, clearing, re-setting and maintaining gravestones and cemeteries. Though an international organization, the Association is largely directed to the study of historic … continue reading →
The Forward runs a lengthy article about non-Jewish Poles who preserve and protect Jewish heritage. The focus of the article, by Don Snyder, is on the work of the “School of Dialogue,” a project of the Polish non-profit Forum … continue reading →
