Jewish Heritage Europe

France: Carpentras synagogue to mark 650 years; events & restoration planned

Events are being planned to mark the 650th anniversary of the synagogue in Carpentras, France — it dates originally from 1367, making it the oldest synagogue in France and one of the oldest synagogues still in use in Europe. According … continue reading →

Poland: Jewish Museum in Tykocin Synagogue marks 40th anniversary with revamped exhibition

  The Jewish Museum in the 17th century synagogue in Tykocin, Poland will mark its 40th anniversary on Dec. 17 — with a day of events that include the inauguration of a revamped permanent exhibition and other renovations of the … continue reading →

Romania notes: Alba Iulia, Harlau, Focsani synagogue restoration

    The restoration of the synagogue in Alba Iulia, Romania is “95 percent complete,” and the building will be rededicated next year, reports Lucia Apostol, deputy director of the Federation of Romania Jewish Communities’ department for the development and … continue reading →

Germany: State funding for synagogues in Augsburg & Lübeck

  In November, the German government announced substantial budget allocations for next year for two synagogues — that in Augsburg (which now anchors a major Jewish museum) and that in Lübeck, which has been undergoing restoration. An announcement from the … continue reading →

POLIN Jewish Cultural Heritage Conference: Watch videos

  Last June, the POLIN museum in Warsaw was the site of a wide-ranging conference on Jewish heritage in Europe: Jewish Cultural Heritage — Projects, Methods, Inspirations. There were so many presentations that most were scheduled in parallel sessions, making … continue reading →