Thanks to a £190,000+ grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, restoration is beginning at a Victorian Jewish cemetery in London that was the the first reform cemetery in Britain. The West London Reform Cemetery, also known as the Balls … continue reading →
The ESJF (European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative) has published a new online book that aims to help prepare visits to Jewish cemeteries, mainly for groups but also for individual tourists. It is aimed at “tour operators, guides, activists, and anyone looking … continue reading →
We wish all our readers a Happy Hanukkah! In these difficult times, the spirit of Light is needed even more — so, like last year, we want to celebrate Light. Here are some images of Light and Lights in and … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Ars Judaica, on Artists and Artisans in Jewish Art and Material Culture. Deadline for submission: February 15, 2025 Ars Judaica is a peer-reviewed journal on Jewish … continue reading →
Back in 2017, Oxford scholar Abigail Green wrote a Have Your Say op-ed for us, titled How recognizing the “Jewish country house” expands our understanding of Jewish heritage. She argued that, in addition to synagogues, Jewish cemeteries, tahara houses, and … continue reading →
