Jewish Heritage Europe

Call for Papers: Jewish Cemeteries in Germany between Antisemitism and Prevention

Hamburg Altona, Portuguese (Sephardic) cemetery

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a conference on Jewish cemeteries in Germany: Jüdische Friedhöfe in Deutschland zwischen Antisemitismus und Prävention (Jewish Cemeteries in Germany between Antisemitism and Prevention) Location: Salomon Ludwig Steinheim Institute, Edmund-Körner-Platz 2, … continue reading →

Poland: What is thought to be a large, 14th century synagogue complex is discovered in Wrocław

The remains of what is thought to be a large 14th century synagogue complex, including a mikvah, have been discovered during research linked to the renovation of the building that today houses the Historical Institute of Wrocław University. In an … continue reading →

Call for Nominations: World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize (…for a synagogue perhaps?)

The World Monuments Fund is inviting nominations for the 2024 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize — to be awarded to an architect, urban designer/planner, or other design professionals or firm in recognition of “an innovative intervention that preserved and saved … continue reading →

Call for Applications: ShUM Cities 2024 –International Artist in Residence project (with focus on Jewish heritage in Worms, Speyer, Mainz, Germany)

The ShUM Cities project  linking the important medieval Jewish heritage of the German cities of Worms, Speyer, and Mainz invites applications for its second international artist-in-residence program, supported by the state and the three cities. The ShUM Cities project was recently … continue reading →