Jewish Heritage Europe

Grants: Applications are open for the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe Autumn 2021 Grant Round

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe has opened its Autumn 2021 grant round and welcomes applications for the following programs. The deadline for applications is Friday 10 September 2021, 5pm (BST). NOTE: Applications are welcome from any organisation or institutions based … continue reading →

UK: Manchester Jewish Museum reopens after two years of closure and £6 million revamp & expansion

(JHE) — The Manchester Jewish Museum reopened July 2 after being closed for two years for a large-scale expansion and redevelopment that saw the construction of a modern new wing and full restoration of the Grade II listed Victorian synagogue where it … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Prague Jewish Museum receives award for Spanish Synagogue reconstruction and new exhibit

The Prague Jewish Museum was honored in the  2020 Gloria Musaealis National Museum Competition for its reconstruction of the Spanish Synagogue and the new permanent exhibition housed there  The museum received a Special Award in the category “Museum Achievement of … continue reading →

Latvia: former Sabile synagogue reopens after revamp as an expanded arts, culture, and tourism center that forms part of an EU- and state-funded regional and national heritage network

(JHE) — The former synagogue in Sabile, Latvia, used already for years as a culture center,  has reopened to the public as the revamped and expanded  “Sabile Art, Culture and Tourism Center,” that forms part of a EU- and state-funded … continue reading →