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Hungary Update: Three rare ceramic tombstones are reinstalled after restoration in the historic Jewish cemetery in Tata

Three rare ceramic tombstones have been reinstalled in the historic Jewish cemetery in Tata following their restoration, carried out as part of a general ongoing project to restore. maintain, and document  the cemetery.  The three grave markers belonging to Áron … continue reading →

Poland: B’nai B’rith International’s 2026 “Gratitude Awards” to Poles who preserve Jewish heritage and memory

B’nai B’rith International has presented its 2026 Gratitude Award honoring Polish citizens who have shown commitment to preserving Jewish heritage in Poland and cultivating Jewish-Polish relations. Presented June 28 in Lublin at the Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin, the awards went to … continue reading →

Czech Republic: The synagogue is Pisek will soon open to the public thanks to an agreement between the city, the municipal library, and the Prague Jewish community

The Moorish style 19th century synagogue in Pisek will soon be opened to the public on a regular basis, thanks to an agreement between the town administration, the Pisek Municipal Library, the Jewish Community in Prague and Matana, the Jewish … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our second round-up of initiatives for 2026. More than 70 actions from 16 countries

Every year on Jewish Heritage Europe, we post round-ups of initiatives and projects aimed at restoring and cleaning up Jewish cemeteries all over Europe. We feel it so important to highlight these initiatives, which are often overlooked or ignored. In … continue reading →