Jewish Heritage Europe

Job Opportunity: Project Manager on the project to create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre at the historic former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

We are pleased to share this Job Opportunity from the London-based Foundation for Jewish Heritage. The Foundation is looking to commission a consultant or recruit an employee to serve as the Project Manager on the project to create a Welsh … continue reading →

Croatia Update: Structural work on Koprivnica synagogue to go forward with c. €330,000 allocation

(JHE) — Renovation work on the 19th century synagogue in Koprivnica will continue, thanks to an allocation of around 2.5 million kuna (approx. €330,000).  The funds will be used for project documentation, protective measures, and structural work on the building, … continue reading →

Anniversary of Anniversaries: 150 Years of the twin-towered synagogue in Krnov, Czech Republic

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. The theme of  our  birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries. Here we highlight the 150th anniversary of … continue reading →

The 2023 “Vanished World” Jewish Heritage Calendar, by photographer Christian Herrmann is available for free download

It’s that time of year again — The 2023 Vanished World Jewish Heritage Calendar by the Cologne-based photographer Christian Herrmann is available for free download from his Vanished World web site. Each year, Christian puts together a calendar featuring images … continue reading →

Lithuania: Culture Ministry names historian Simonas Strelcovas as new director of the Vilna Gaon State Jewish History Museum

Mazel tov to the historian Dr. Simonas Strelcovas,  named director of the Vilna Gaon State Jewish History Museum following a competition organized by the Ministry of Culture. Announcing the appointment, the Ministry said Strelcovas and three others had applied for … continue reading →