A fascinating new exhibition in the Czech Republic centers on hundreds of items found in genizas discovered in former synagogue buildings in eastern Bohemia. Called “Secrets of the Attic” it runs from April 7 to June 30 at the Regional … continue reading →
Finding funding is a priority — and a challenge — for cultural heritage projects. The European Commission has published online guides to finding EU grants in the cultural and creative sectors. It provides information on funding opportunities in 2021-2027 available … continue reading →
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 →
(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 →
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 →
