Jewish Heritage Europe

Enter the Future for Religious Heritage Photo and Video competition – you could win a trip to Sweden

Get out your cameras (….or phones) and enter the Future for Religious Heritage  (FRH) 2022 Photo and Video Competition! Submit an image or brief video celebrating European religious heritage by September 25 — the winner in each category will be … continue reading →

Sotheby’s is auctioning a collection of more than 200 synagogue postcards as part of a sale of Important Judaica

For collectors — what is described as an “important” collection of synagogue postcards from Europe, North Africa and the United States goes up for auction at Sotheby’s this month, with the expected price estimated at $3,000-$5,000. The collection of more … 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 →

Mazel tov to The Matzevah Foundation’s Dr. Steven D. Reece, who received a Fulbright grant for a project on Jewish cemeteries in Poland

(JHE) — Mazel tov to JHE friend Dr. Steven D. Reece, who has received a Fulbright grant for a project aimed to “explore and develop a model of cultural stewardship that will unite the various groups who are currently caring for … continue reading →