A great opportunity French speakers: The association “Routes du Judaïsme Rhénan” (Routes of Judaism in the Rhineland) and Alsace Destination Tourisme, with the support of the French Ministry of Culture, have organised a free online training program: Le patrimoine juif d’Alsace, to … continue reading →
(JHE) — Excavations have begun at a large, artificial mound outside the Bagnowka Jewish cemetery in Białystok where researchers believe possibly hundreds of historic matzevot uprooted under communism from another cemetery were buried. In an announcement, the US-based Białystok Cemetery Restoration Project … continue reading →
(JHE) — Mazel tov to JHE friend Dr. Steven D. Reece, who has received a Fulbright grant for a project aimed to “explore and develop a model of cultural stewardship that will unite the various groups who are currently caring for … continue reading →
(JHE) — Michael Schudrich, the Chief Rabbi of Poland and head of Poland’s Rabbinic Commission for Cemeteries, has forcefully condemned as desecration the destruction of part of the historic Jewish cemetery in Sataniv by Haredi activist Israel Meir Gabai. It … continue reading →
Nine non-Jewish individuals and a Foundation have been honored for their work in preserving, promoting, and caring for Jewish culture and heritage in Poland and promoting Jewish-Polish dialogue. The recognitions marked the 24th edition of the annual Preserving Memory awards, … continue reading →
