Jewish Heritage Europe

On the road in CZ: in the Loštice synagogue, Respect & Tolerance spearheads education and personalizes memory

It was exciting to visit the synagogue in Loštice, CZ and learn first-hand about the work spearheaded by  the Respect and Tolerance Foundation, a civic organization founded around 15 years ago that documents the history and culture of the pre-war … continue reading →

On the Road in CZ: an off the beaten track memorial in Černovice personalizes Holocaust memory

A signpost in  Černovice, a small town in southern Bohemia, leads to a Jewish cemetery founded in the 17th century, and a memorial to local victims of the Holocaust that strikingly personalizes the loss. Jewish Heritage Europe Coordinator Ruth Ellen … continue reading →

Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe Grants Applications are Open

  A new round of application for grants from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is now open for three of its grants categories: Museums; Jewish Education; and Archives & Libraries. Applications can be filed between June 18 and July 26, … continue reading →

European Commission Call for Applications: Major Pilot Project Mapping Jewish Cemeteries

The European Commission has issued a Call for Applications for a major Pilot Project to document Jewish cemeteries in Europe and monitor best practices in preservation. It is called: Pilot project – Protecting the Jewish cemeteries of Europe: A full … continue reading →

Help Wanted! Can anyone provide info on this Ark from the destroyed synagogue in Tállya, Hungary?

We are turning to our readers for help in providing information about the uniquely decorated wooden Ark in this photo — it is from a synagogue in Tállya, in northeastern Hungary, which was built at the beginning of the 19th … continue reading →