Jewish Heritage Europe

Spain: Former medieval synagogue in Híjar shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s “7 Most Endangered” List

  Despite some urgent repair work and archaeology carried out in 2017-2020, the medieval former synagogue in Híjar, Spain has been placed among the 12 threatened heritage sites in Europe shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s 7 Most Endangered program for 2022. … continue reading →

ESJF-led consortium wins new €1.2 million European Commission grant for educational, outreach, and awareness-raising activities pegged to Jewish cemeteries

(JHE) — The European Commission has extended further funding to the European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative (ESJF), awarding a new grant of €1.2 million to a ESJF-led consortium for continued educational, outreach, and awareness-raising activities pegged to Jewish cemeteries. With the … continue reading →

France: Fundraising for a third and final phase to restore the synagogue in Bayonne

A fundraising campaign is underway to complete  financing for a third and final phase of a restoration of the early 19th century synagogue in Bayonne, in the extreme southwest of France. According to officials, the planned third phase of work … continue reading →

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

Applications for Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe grants for Academic Jewish Studies are now open. Deadlines are January 10, 2022. The program aims to “develop rigorous, systematic research and education in academic Jewish studies throughout Europe.” It provides funding to individual … continue reading →