Jewish Heritage Europe

UK: Manchester Jewish Museum to reopen July 2 after two years of expansion and redevelopment — read details of how its stained glass windows were restored

Logo of the Manchester Jewish museum

The Manchester Jewish Museum is counting down until it reopens July 2, after being closed for two years for a large-scale expansion and redevelopment, which has included construction of a modern new wing and full restoration of the Grade II … continue reading →

Call for Papers: “Jewish Crossroads: Between Italy and Eastern Europe” — to be held online July 22, 2021

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a one-day international online conference called “Jewish Crossroads: Between Italy and Eastern Europe” organized by the Foundation for Jewish Cultural Heritage in Italy and the Center for Jewish Art at the … continue reading →

UK: Detailed laser scan carried out of the former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Latest step in project to restore the building and create a Jewish Heritage Center

A comprehensive laser scan of the 19th century former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales has been carried out, as a major step in the ongoing long-term project to restore the site and create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Center. Dating from … continue reading →

Call for Papers: Webinar in July on Restoring Jewish Cemeteries in Poland

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a two-hour webinar on preserving Jewish cemeteries in Poland, to be held online July 1. Confirmed keynote speakers include : Michał Laszczkowski, President of the Coalition of Guardians of Jewish Cemeteries … continue reading →

Hungary: A grand new outdoor mural in Szeged celebrates local Jewish cultural heritage — and the stained glass artist Manó Róth

A bold new outdoor mural in Szeged, in southeastern Hungary, recognizes the city’s important Jewish heritage — and art.  The mural, by local artists Ákos Marton and Leó Vinkó, extends for some 150-200 square meters on the firewall of a … continue reading →