Jewish Heritage Europe

National Preservation Week: Tips for preserving objects & digital files

  We are in the middle of the U.S. National Preservation Week — a national campaign April 26-May 3 launched by the American Library Association, the Library of Congress, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and other cultural heritage organizations … continue reading →

Abandoned Greenbank Drive synagogue in Liverpool — detailed new pictures

Two “urban exploration” web sites have posted numerous stunning — and haunting — new photographs of the abandoned, art deco Greenbank Drive synagogue in Liverpool. The photos, taken in February 2014,  are on the web sites “Behind Closed Doors” and … continue reading →

Ukraine: gallery of photos by Christian Herrmann

  The German researcher, photographer and blogger Christian Herrmann has posted a gallery of stunning black and white photographs of Jewish heritage sites in western Ukraine, taken on his most recent visit. Included are sites in Chernivtsi, Staryi Sambir, Sokal, … continue reading →

How to mark the Kristallnacht anniversary? With glorious synagogues!

This weekend marks the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the night of Nov. 9-10 1938 when the Nazis launched coordinated violent attacks on Jews, Jewish property and Jewish places of worship all over Germany and German-occupied territory. More than 1,000 synagogues … continue reading →