Jewish Heritage Europe

Romania: A new book sums up the impressive results of a decade-long project of research, conservation, and restoration at the historic Jewish cemetery in Alba Iulia, Romania.

A new book (but one that may be hard to get hold of) sums up a decade of detailed research, conservation, and restoration work at the historic Jewish cemetery in Alba Iulia, Romania. Called “Histories Written in Stone,” it details … continue reading →

France: The Heritage Foundation awards the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace,  a €20,000  Sesame Prize.

In this general view of the Benfeld synagogue before the renovation, cracks in the ceiling are visible. Photo: Pavlina/Consistoire Israelite du Bas Rhin

France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) has awarded the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace,  a €20,000  Sesame Prize. The funds are to be used to continue ongoing restoration work aimed at creating a cultural … continue reading →

Slovakia: First stage of the restoration of the spectacular interior of the synagogue in Trenčín is complete; with an exhibition on local Jewish heritage installed

The first stage of the planned full-scale renovation of the magnificent domed synagogue in Trenčín has been completed, with a permanent exhibition on local Jewish history installed in the sanctuary. The building will be used for religious as well as … continue reading →

Call for Applications: First-stage applications are open for funding from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe (RFHE)  for European Jewish Heritage projects, starting in January 2025. Submission deadline is June 24.

In the Oswiecim, Poland Jewish museum, material from the Great Synagogue found during excavations in 2004

First-stage applications are open for funding from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe (RFHE)  for European Jewish Heritage projects, starting in January 2025.  The deadline for first-stage applications is Monday 24 June (1700 GMT) The Foundation  is  now accepting applications for … continue reading →

Belarus Reminder: The Together Plan charity (TTP) is running a 36-hour crowd-funding campaign May 19-20 to finance the construction of a Holocaust memorial from hundreds of rescued matzevot in Brest

The Brest-Litovsk Jewish cemetery monument design. Image: Brad. J. Goldberg/Together Plan

REMINDER: The Together Plan charity (TTP) is running a 36-hour crowd-funding campaign May 19-20 to finance the construction of a Holocaust memorial at the site of Jewish cemetery in Brest, Belarus (also called Brest-Litovsk). The monument will be built from … continue reading →