Jewish Heritage Europe

Call for Papers: Jewish or Common Heritage? (Dis-)appropriation of Synagogue Architecture in East- Central Europe since 1945

We are pleased to share this CfP for an important conference on Jewish built heritage. Jewish or Common Heritage? (Dis-)appropriation of Synagogue Architecture in East-Central Europe since 1945 Date: 12-14 September 2023 Organizers: Kamila Lenartowicz, Zuzanna Światowy (Bet Tfila – … continue reading →

New Resource: Worldwide Holocaust Memorial Monuments digital database is launched

We are pleased to share the announcement of a major new — and developing — online resource that will seek to create a comprehensive digital inventory and history of Holocaust memorial monuments worldwide. JHE’s Ruth Ellen Gruber plays an advisory role … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe – Academic Jewish Studies Grants

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is now accepting applications for its Academic Jewish Studies grant program. NOTE: deadline for applications is Monday 9 January, 2023 at 17:00 UK time. You can apply for Foundation grants in these categories (click to … continue reading →

Poland: Oshpitzin Jewish Museum in Oświęcim launches online digital catalogue of all of its holdings

The Oshpitzin Jewish Museum in Oświęcim, the town in southern Poland were the Nazis built the Auschwitz death camp, has launched a digital catalogue of its collection that makes information about its thousands of items available online.  The museum — … continue reading →