For decades, London-based Rabbi Andrew Goldstein has traveled to central Europe helping in the revival of Jewish life. In particular, he has forged close ties between his own congregation and the town of Kolín in the Czech Republic, … continue reading →
This is pretty spectacular — local activist Grigori Arshinov has posted drone footage showing the progress that is being made in the restoration of the Great Maharsha synagogue in Ostroh, Ukraine — particularly the roof and facade. … continue reading →
The photographer and writer Jason Francisco, an American who spends periods of each year in Poland and/or western Ukraine, has written a provocative (and evocative) text-and-photo essay about visiting Krakow’s old Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, in the winter and marking … continue reading →
The December Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is now out — news from Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia, Lithuania, Romania, and more. Also a link to far-reaching survey on Jewish museums. Click here to view it in your browser Sign up on the … continue reading →
The Jewish Heritage Europe web site is back online after being down for more than a week because of server problems. There may be a few glitches in the next day or two, but the techs tell us that … continue reading →
