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Germany: Archaeologists discover foundations of medieval synagogue in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a medieval synagogue in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in southern Germany, a major center of Jewish scholarship in the  middle ages.  The synagogue was used until a pogrom in 1349 devastated the Jewish community. … continue reading →

Italy: Online portal to Jewish cultural heritage in Emilia-Romagna launched

A web portal called “Patrimonio culturale ebraico: un tesoro da (ri)scoprire” —  Jewish Heritage in Emilia-Romagna: a Treasure to (Re)Discover —  has just been launched by a new network of institutions preserving and promoting Jewish heritage in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups 2025 — Round-up #2. More than 100 initiatives in 15 countries. (We know we’ve missed some, so please add in the comments)

Volunteers clean the Jewish cemetery in Łódź, Poland, June 15, 2025

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our second round-up of initiatives for 2025. More than 100 actions from 15 countries At the beginning of May, we published the first round-up for 2025 showcasing some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place … continue reading →

France: A two-year scientific inventory survey of Jewish heritage in Alsace is underway, focusing on the region’s more than 120 synagogues

The Grand Est Region of France and the Regional Department of Cultural Affairs are carrying out an inventory survey of Jewish heritage in Alsace, with a particular focus on synagogues. The survey was launched in October 2024 and is scheduled … continue reading →

France: Synagogue restorations in Thann and Metz awarded grants; Fondation du Patrimoine (Heritage Foundation) launches new Jewish Heritage Program

Mazel tov — projects to restore the synagogues in Thann and Metz, both in eastern France, have received new funding via the Heritage Foundation – Fondation du Patrimoine, which at the same time has announced the launch of a new … continue reading →