Jewish Heritage Europe

Austria: Federally funded Linz Jewish cemetery restoration complete; cemetery handed over to the city for continued maintenance

After two years of work, the federally fundedrestoration of the Jewish Cemetery in Linz has been completed,  and the cemetery was handed over to the local municipality, which will be responsible for its further care and maintenance.  The cemetery, owned by the … continue reading →

Germany: €900,000 in state and federal grants to restore the 12th century mikveh in Worms

German state and federal governments have allocated €900,000 toward the restoration of the medieval mikveh in the synagogue complex in Worms. During a visit to the synagogue this week, Rhineland-Palatinate state’s Interior Minister Michael Ebling officially presented a €360,000 grant … 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 →

Spain: Government grant to carry out restoration of the medieval synagogue conserved in the Archaeological Park in Lorca castle, attached to a Parador hotel

The Spanish government has allocated €1.5 million to carry to restoration work on the medieval synagogue and surrounding medieval remains conserved in the Archeological Park of Lorca, in southeast Spain. The funds will go specifically to resolving issues related to … continue reading →

UK Update: Emergency fund-raising campaign for Brighton’s Middle Street Synagogue is extended

The Brighton and Hove Hebrew Congregation (BHHC) has extended an emergency fund-raising campaign to restore the historic Middle Street Synagogue in Brighton, after the original campaign last week fell far short of the £250,000 goal, raising less than £76,000 as … continue reading →