Jewish Heritage Europe

Mazel tov to Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, recipient of the 2022 Narkiss prize for excellence in the research of Jewish Art,  presented by the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew University

Mazel tov to Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, the recipient of the 2022 Bezalel, Mordechai, and Nessa Narkiss prize for excellence in the research of Jewish Art,  presented by the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew University! Kotlyar is a Professor at … continue reading →

Call for Entries: Jewish Cemeteries Photography Competition for university students in Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Ukraine

Attention university students in Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Ukraine! You’re eligible to enter a photography contest sponsored by the European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative. The competition runs from now until April 2023.  “Whether it is straight documentary … continue reading →

New Resource: Worldwide Holocaust Memorial Monuments digital database is launched

We are pleased to share the announcement of a major new — and developing — online resource that will seek to create a comprehensive digital inventory and history of Holocaust memorial monuments worldwide. JHE’s Ruth Ellen Gruber plays an advisory role … continue reading →

Croatia Update: Structural work on Koprivnica synagogue to go forward with c. €330,000 allocation

(JHE) — Renovation work on the 19th century synagogue in Koprivnica will continue, thanks to an allocation of around 2.5 million kuna (approx. €330,000).  The funds will be used for project documentation, protective measures, and structural work on the building, … continue reading →

Anniversary of Anniversaries: 150 Years of the twin-towered synagogue in Krnov, Czech Republic

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. The theme of  our  birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries. Here we highlight the 150th anniversary of … continue reading →