Jewish Heritage Europe

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 →

Slovakia: Unique exhibit in the former Sastin-Stráže synagogue – sculptures from roof beams that were removed during the building’s ongoing gradual restoration

A unique exhibition is mounted at the former synagogue in Šaštín-Stráže — sculptural works created from the damaged roof beams that were removed during the ongoing gradual restoration of the building. Built in 1852, the synagogue was used as a … continue reading →

Romania: The Tranzit House contemporary arts project restores the western facade of the former Poalei Tzedek synagogue in Cluj, where it has been housed since 1997

Facade of Tranzit House, with mural -- in 2006

Tranzit House,  the contemporary arts association based in the former Poalei Tzedek synagogue in Cluj, is carrying out a longterm project to restore the building and has posted on its Facebook page a photo  documentation of the recently completed restoration … continue reading →

Poland: See pix and video of Sunday’s volunteer cleanup at the sprawling Jewish cemetery in Łódź

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

It was hot on Sunday in Łódź, Poland, but a dedicated group of volunteers — mainly high school kids — worked enthusiastically to clear part of the vast Jewish cemetery of undergrowth and saplings. It was one of the regular … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Rothschild Foundation hanadiv Europe European Jewish Heritage (and Jewish Communal Life) grants

Music -- lecha dodi -- In the Jewish university archive/library, Budapest

Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe: EUROPEAN JEWISH HERITAGE (& JEWISH COMMUNAL LIFE) First-stage application deadline Tuesday July 1, 2025 at 5pm GMT Applications  are being accepted for the Foundation’s European Jewish Heritage (and Jewish Communal Life) grants. These are for funding … continue reading →