Jewish Heritage Europe

New Book: Berlin for Jews

A recent book, Berlin for Jews: a 21st Century Companion, combines heritage travel, tourism, history, and reflection in the German capital. The author is Princeton University Prof. Leonard Barkan, who has said in an interview:   As for the experience … continue reading →

Poland: New online exhibit on history of Jewish Oswiecim (Auschwitz)

  The  Nazis built the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp outside the town of Oswiecim, a small town on the border between Galicia and Silesia that on the eve of World War II had a majority Jewish population. To mark today’s International … continue reading →

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Photo Essay of Memorials

January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945,  is marked in many countries as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an occasion for commemorative ceremonies, educational programs, and other initiatives. Monuments and memorials are also dedicated or form centerpieces … continue reading →