Volunteers have been working this week to clear the ruins of the Great Synagogue in Krynki, in eastern Poland, of vegetation and detritus. It’s part of a project that also includes an open-air art installation by the sculptor Miroslaw … continue reading →
It’s summertime, and a number of volunteer initiatives to clean up Jewish cemeteries in various countries have been taking place. These initiatives — one-day efforts, or “work camps” that may last two or three weeks — are sponsored by a … continue reading →
The abandoned 18th century Jewish cemetery in Myslowice, Poland has been cleaned up and is being cared for in what a woman who raised the alarm about its condition just one year ago calls a “miracle.” Małgorzata Płoszaj, a Śląsk Judaica … continue reading →
Our focus at Jewish Heritage Europe is (naturally) on Jewish built heritage issues in European countries…. but sometimes we like to post articles and links that show these issues in broader global context. JTA runs a lengthy report by … continue reading →
Last week, a group of volunteers spent a day cleaning up the New Jewish Cemetery in Krakow, raking leaves, cutting brush and generally clearing debris. The vast cemetery, founded in 1800, after the city’s 16th century Old Cemetery was closed, … continue reading →
