Jewish Heritage Europe

UK Update: Development of the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre in the former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil will move forward with a major new grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The development of the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre in the former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil will move forward thanks to a new major grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Heritage Fund announced June 16 that it was awarding … continue reading →

Romania: The oldest gravestone in the Jewish cemetery in Timișoara — dating from 1636 — has been restored and conserved

The oldest known tombstone in the Jewish cemetery in Timișoara has undergone conservation and restoration. The matzevah, also believed to be the oldest gravestone in Timisoara, dates from 1636 and marks the grave of Azriel Asael, a member of the … continue reading →

Belarus: First stage of a restoration project at the Bobruisk Jewish cemetery is nearing completion after two years

The Jewish cemetery in Brobruisk is undergoing gradual restoration, and a first stage of the project is nearing completion after two years of work. “The current stage of restoration has focused on making the cemetery accessible and safe: paths and … continue reading →

Poland: Mazel Tov! This year’s annual Preserving Memory Awards are presented to honor non-Jewish Poles who preserve, protect, and promote Jewish cultural heritage and memory

Seven non-Jewish Polish activists were recognized this year for their work in preserving, promoting, and caring for Jewish culture and heritage in Poland and promoting Jewish-Polish dialogue.  They are the recipients of the 29th annual Preserving Memory Awards. Mazel tov … continue reading →

Ukraine: The city of Vinnytsia plans the large-scale restoration of a historic synagogue building  long used as a sports facility

The city of Vinnytsia plans the large-scale restoration of a historic synagogue building  long used as a sports facility. The city issued a tender describing the red brick building as “an architectural monument of local importance.” It will allocate more … continue reading →