Jewish Heritage Europe

Poland: A powerful new commemorative complex marks Warsaw Ghetto mass graves at the Okopowa st Jewish cemetery (see video)

(JHE) — A striking new memorial complex in Warsaw’s Okopowa street Jewish cemetery now marks one of Europe’s biggest World War II mass burial sites — two deep pits containing the mass graves of thousands of Jews who died or … 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 →

Call for Applications: JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship (in Poland, July 5-14 2022)

We are pleased to share this call for applications for a what looks to be a significant summer program that aims to foster scholarship and professionalism in Jewish cemetery — and genealogy — work: the second annual JewishGen Future Scholars … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe Spring 2022 Grant Round

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe Spring 2022 application round is now open for applications to the grant programmes listed below. Deadline for applications is Monday 25 April 2022. Archives and Libraries The RFHE funds projects that ensure that archival and … continue reading →

Hungary: New web portal offers detailed digital models & interactive 3D virtual tours of Hungarian synagogues

(JHE) — A new web site features detailed digital models and interactive virtual tours of a diverse group of synagogues in Hungary — from a gothic medieval synagogue in Sopron dating from the 14th century, to the grandiose New Synagogue … continue reading →