Jewish Heritage Europe

Anniversary of Anniversaries: Marking the 150th anniversary of the destroyed synagogue in Solingen, Germany with commemorative art and digital reconstruction

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe, and we will be celebrating it throughout the year with special content. The theme of JHE’s 10th birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic … continue reading →

Call for Applications: JEWISH HERITAGE SEMINAR  for early-career professionals and graduate students, Aug. 28-Sept. 2

The University of Amsterdam and the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe are now accepting applications to attend an intensive  JEWISH HERITAGE SEMINAR  for early-career professionals and graduate students Amsterdam, Netherlands, 28th August–2nd September 2022 The intensive seminar will combine academic presentations, hands-on … continue reading →

Poland: Bridging Divides. Rupture and Continuity in Polish Jewish History

There is much related to our JHE focus — and of interest to our readers — in this international conference which takes place at the Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw (ZIH), but can also be streamed live on YouTube. … continue reading →

Italy: In Venice a new Smartphone App teaches Holocaust history via Augmented Reality and Stolpersteine

(JHE) — A new smartphone and tablet app teaches Holocaust history in Venice by using Augmented Reality to tell the stories of the people commemorated by Stolpersteine – Stumbling Stones – memorials and at other memorial sites around the city. … continue reading →

Our first Have Your Say of 2022: CEU Prof. Carsten Wilke on how In Vienna, a University Program Teaches Jewish Cultural Heritage, filling a growing professional need

In our first “Have Your Say” personal essay of 2022 — In Vienna, a University Program Teaches Jewish Cultural Heritage, filling a growing professional need — Prof. Carsten Wilke​ of Central European University describes CEU’s unique MA specialization program in Jewish Cultural … continue reading →