(JHE) — The small but active Jewish community in Caransebeș, in western Romania, has embarked on an ambitious project to build a modern Jewish museum in the yard behind the elegant, 19th century neo-Gothic synagogue. Once complete, the museum and … continue reading →
(JHE) — Heartfelt wishes from JHE for a joyous and meaningful Pesach (with Seders — virtual or not — full of delicious food and lively stories and conversation). Passover celebrates freedom, but for many if not most, this year will … continue reading →
(JHE) — The unique preserved burial archive of the vast Jewish cemetery in Łódź will be digitized this year, with the details from the burial cards of more than 65,000 individuals uploaded and made available online. The collection is owned … continue reading →
The European Commission is calling for proposals for a €1.2 million grant for a project regarding Jewish cemetery preservation and education — study visits, workshops, training activities as well as communication actions — that involves “innovative pilot actions” connecting “various … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this call for applications from local and international scholars for a grant from the SEFER Center for University Teaching of Jewish Civilization, in Moscow. SEFER’ CENTER INTERNATIONAL GRANT FOR RESEARCH ON THE HISTORY AND CULTURE … continue reading →
