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Czech Republic: Watch a video about the Prague Jewish Museum’s “Secrets of the Attic” geniza research project

Looking up in the restored synagogue in Breznice

We have posted several times about Genizas — depositories of worn out or disused ritual and other objects which for religious reasons cannot simply be thrown away. Sometimes they are buried in Jewish cemeteries; often they are hidden away in … continue reading →

Job Opportunity, UK: Foundation for Jewish Heritage is recruiting a Planning and Heritage Consultancy for the project to develop the historic Middle St. Synagogue in Brighton

Bighton Middle Street synagogue, interior

We are pleased to share this call for applications for a consultancy post via the Foundation for Jewish Heritage. Deadline for applications in April 28. The Foundation  is looking to recruit a Planning and Heritage Consultant as part of the … continue reading →

Poland: The Matzevah Foundation 2024 program offers opportunities to volunteer to clean up Jewish cemeteries in Poland

Want to volunteer this summer to help clean up a Jewish cemetery in Poland? The Matzevah Foundation (TMF) has announced its cemetery clean-up projects for this summer. There are doing some together with other organisations, but there are two where … continue reading →

UK: The Manchester Jewish Museum celebrates the 150th anniversary of its historic Sephardi synagogue with events throughout the year

Logo of the Manchester Jewish museum

(JHE) — This year is a big one for the Manchester Jewish Museum. The museum opened 40 years ago, in 1984 — and it is anchored by the historic Spanish and Portuguese synagogue that this year is celebrating its 150th … continue reading →

Poland: The restored synagogue in Chęciny reopens as a Center for Jewish Remembrance and Culture

Restored Checiny synagogue Photo: Checiny municipality

Following an extensive restoration, the former 17th century synagogue in Chęciny reopened at the end of February as  a Center for Jewish Remembrance and Culture, whose aim is to teach “tolerance and respect for other religions and cultures.” The Center … continue reading →