Jewish Heritage Europe

Call for Papers: Urban and Rural Jewish Cemeteries in Central and Eastern Europe – History, Research, and Valuation. Alba Iulia, Romania and online. October 19–22, 2025. Deadline for submission, September 1. 

Restored matzevot in the Alba Iulia Jewish cemetery

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the international conference: Urban and Rural Jewish Cemeteries in Central and Eastern Europe:  History, Research, and Valuation  October 19–22, 2025  Deadline for submission is September 1. Contributions are invited that … continue reading →

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 →