Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe Academic Jewish Studies Grants — Applications Now Open Deadline for applications is Tuesday 9 January, 2024 at 5pm UK time. This programme aims to develop rigorous, systematic research and education in academic Jewish studies throughout Europe. … continue reading →
The design has been revealed of the monument to be created in Brest (also known as Brest-Litovsk), from the hundreds of matzevot that were rescued from around Brest over the past two decades and which have been piled up and stored … continue reading →
The Jewish community of Florence has launched a fundraising campaign for the restoration of the 18th century synagogue in Siena, which was damaged in an earthquake in February. (The small Jewish community in Siena is a branch of that in … continue reading →
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has awarded $200,000 toward the restoration of the funeral hall (beit kaddishim) within the sprawling Chișinău Jewish Cemetery on Milano Street. The project, announced Tuesday, is a partnership between the U.S. and Moldovan … continue reading →
The synagogue of Gorizia, in northeastern Italy, will undergo urgent renovation work thanks to a €250,000 grant from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The building had been closed since 2020 due to security concerns. The grant, announced in early July, aims to … continue reading →
