Jewish Heritage Europe

(Relatively) hot off the press!

  Several new books about Jewish heritage in various countries have come out in recent months. We are pleased to highlight some of them — and Mazel Tov to the authors!   Spurensuche (Searching for Traces) By Christiann Herrmann reserv-art … continue reading →

Documentation & new technology… the Jewish cemetery in Białystok, by drone…

  New technologies are changing the way we can document Jewish heritage sites — or at least how we can see them in the context of their surroundings. Photography, archival searches and on-site examination are still extremely important,  with digital … continue reading →

Poland notes

  Just a few of the Jewish heritage developments in Poland in recent days…   Concern at possible building on Jewish cemetery in Siemiatycze   There is concern that a cellphone company might build a transmitting aerial on the the … continue reading →

Jewish cemetery in Ioannina, Greece damaged by storm

The historic Jewish cemetery in Ioannina, Greece suffered serious damage in a severe storm that struck Saturday, Jan. 3. According to local media reports and representatives of the local Jewish community, gale force winds uprooted a number of trees, including … continue reading →