Major redevelopment and refurbishment of the Victorian Grade II listed Highfield Street Synagogue in Leicester has been completed, adding a modern foyer, visitors center, exhibition space and other facilities. The £1.2 million redevelopment was funded by the National Heritage Lottery … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Applications by the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow. Foreign and Russian researchers are invited to apply for a grant funding: “Research in the Field of History and Culture of the … continue reading →
(JHE) — The Okopowa st. Jewish cemetery in Warsaw is the only Jewish site among 444 historic sites to win state financial support in the first stage of a twice a year competition for conservation funding organized by the Ministry … continue reading →
We are pleased to share the 2020 Annual Review of the London-based Foundation for Jewish Heritage. The Review summarizes the Foundation’s activities in 2020 and also looks back at its accomplishments since its establishment five years ago. We have written … continue reading →
The ESJF has published a handbook on Jewish cemeteries and sustainable tourism, co-authored by JHE’s Ruth Ellen Gruber. Ruth’s report “Jewish Cemeteries and Sustainable Heritage Tourism,” starting at pg. 64-65, forms Part 2 of the book, after an introductory … continue reading →
