Jewish Heritage Europe

Barcelona: The Splendor of Catalan Jewish Gothic

  We would like to highlight Barcelona Haggadot: The Jewish Splendor of Catalan Gothic,   a beautiful exhibition at the Museum of the History of Barcelona, which has been extended to run until September 27. The exhibit displays an extensive … continue reading →

Kaunas city to help preserve Jewish cemetery

  The Municipality of Kaunas has signed a cooperation agreement with Maceva, an NGO devoted to documenting and maintaining Jewish cemeteries in Lithuania,  regarding the care, maintenance and restoration of the city’s Old Jewish Cemetery in Zaliakalnis. Opened in 1861 … continue reading →

Jewish heritage in context of other religious heritage in Europe

  The focus of Jewish Heritage Europe is — well — Jewish heritage in Europe…. but it is important to see the preservation, restoration, use and re-purposed re-use of Jewish heritage sites in the context of sites of other religious … continue reading →

Smartphone/Tablet app for Jewish Vienna

  It’s summer — and that means traveling time. As we have noted, there is a growing selection of Jewish travel and tourism apps to help visitors interested in visiting Jewish heritage. Here’s one for Jewish Vienna, prepared by the … continue reading →