Citing security threats, the Lithuanian Jewish Community (LJC) on August 6 ordered the closure of the Vilnius Choral Synagogue and the Jewish community offices. The closure prompted criticism from within the Jewish community, and the buildings were reopened two days … continue reading →
We had planned to write about an ambitious, recently carried out EU-funded cross-border project focused on revitalizing the related — and historic — Jewish cemeteries in Osoblaha, Czech Republic and nearby Biała, Poland, but unfortunately we also have to note … continue reading →
We feel it’s important to post this video from the Committee to Protect Jewish Heritage in Tarnów, Poland — a crowd of volunteers organized overnight came out to paint over antisemitic graffiti that had been spray-painted on the wall of … continue reading →
The deadline to nominate a site for Europa Nostra’s Seven Most Endangered Heritage Sites list for 2020 has been extended until August 1 — so there is still time to propose a site. Europa Nostra lobbies for monuments and heritage … continue reading →
For the first time, British courts will be enjoined to consider the full impact of arson, vandalism, graffiti and other criminal damage to historic buildings and cultural assets when sentencing offenders, according to new guidelines published by Britain’s Sentencing Council. … continue reading →
