(JHE) — The restoration of the former synagogue in Seini, in northwest Romania, is now under way. As we posted last year, the €2.4 million project will transform the long-disused building complex into a Museum of the Jews of Transylvania, … continue reading →
France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) has awarded the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace, a €20,000 Sesame Prize. The funds are to be used to continue ongoing restoration work aimed at creating a cultural … continue reading →
JHE friend Krzysztof Bielawski’s important book, The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland, is about to come out in English, published by Academic Studies Press — and you can already pre-order it via amazon and other platforms. Krzysztof is a … continue reading →
Mazel tov to Mirjam Wenzel, director of the Jewish Museum Frankfurt, who has been elected Chair of the Board of the Association of European Jewish Museums (AEJM). She takes over from Emile Schrijver, head of the Jewish Cultural Quarter in … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for: The Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award Deadline for submissions is September 30. The Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year is an annual award … continue reading →
