Jewish Heritage Europe

France: Synagogue restorations in Thann and Metz awarded grants; Fondation du Patrimoine (Heritage Foundation) launches new Jewish Heritage Program

Mazel tov — projects to restore the synagogues in Thann and Metz, both in eastern France, have received new funding via the Heritage Foundation – Fondation du Patrimoine, which at the same time has announced the launch of a new … continue reading →

Poland: Mazel Tov! This year’s Preserving Memory Awards are presented to honor non-Jewish Poles — including 2 young children — who preserve, protect, and promote Jewish cultural heritage and memory

Mazel tov! Ten non-Jewish Polish activists are 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 28th annual Preserving Memory Awards, … continue reading →

UK: Longtime Jewish heritage activist Valerie Bello receives the Heritage Hero Lifetime Award from the UK’s Heritage Alliance

Valerie Bello receives the Heritage Heroes Award. Photo: B'nai B'rith UK

Mazel tov to longtime Jewish heritage activist Valerie Bello who has been awarded the ‘Heritage Hero Lifetime Award’ by the Heritage Alliance, a network of more that 200 independent heritage organisations in England, focused on volunteer activists and activities. Each … continue reading →

Poland: Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich and heritage activist Adam Bartosz receive the Friends of Jewish Heritage in Poland’s first Distinguished Service awards

The Friends of Jewish Heritage in Poland NGO has presented its first “Distinguished Service” awards to Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael Schudrich and heritage activist Adam Bartosz, founder and chair of the Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in … continue reading →