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UK: The Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been included on the roster of Significant Cemeteries recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE). It’s a process, but we encourage other Jewish cemeteries to apply

We are pleased with the news that the Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been included on the roster of Significant Cemeteries recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE), making it one of the few Jewish cemeteries among the … continue reading →

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France: Synagogue in Phalsbourg chosen as one of 18 iconic but endangered French heritage sites to benefit from the annual Heritage Lottery

The synagogue in Phalsbourg has been chosen as one of 18 “emblematic” but endangered French heritage sites whose restoration or preservation will benefit from proceeds of the 2026 Heritage Lottery (Loto du Patrimoine) organized through the Heritage Foundation (Fondation du … continue reading →

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Poland: The Matzevah Foundation is winding down activities and ceasing direct field work

The Matzevah Foundation (TMF), a U.S.-based Christian NGO that has worked to clean and restore Jewish cemeteries in Poland since its foundation in 2010, is winding down its activities and will cease direct field work. “While the task of restoring … continue reading →

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Yom haShoah 2026: Naming names, and an update on the growing Holocaust Memorial Monuments Database

Monument at Umschlagplatz, Warsaw -- first names

Tuesday is Yom haShoah, Israel and the Jewish world’s annual day of remembrance of the Holocaust. It’s become our tradition each year to remember the names — to post images of Holocaust memorials that personalize the victims, emphasizing that each of … continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Biennial conference of the Future for Religious Heritage Network. Submission deadline is May 15

Exterior of the ruined orthodox synagogue, Brasov, Romania

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the Biennial conference of the Future for Religious Heritage Network. The conference takes place October 23-25, 2026 in Leuven, Belgium. Submission deadline is May 15: Under the title “The time … continue reading →

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