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UK: Willesden Jewish Cemetery gears up to reopen (after COVID closure) as multifaceted place of public heritage: an example of how Jewish cemeteries can be integrated into tourism while respecting the sanctity of the place

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by jhe

With a new “House of Life” web site, visitors’ center, and mini-documentary, the historic Willesden Jewish cemetery in northwest London is gearing up to reopen (when COVID-19 regulations allow) as a multifaceted visitor destination. These the latest steps in the … continue reading →

Coming up this week: local opportunities for Jewish heritage tourism

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by jhe

Most of us won’t be venturing far from home this summer, thanks to the pandemic. But there are a lot of local Jewish heritage tours and opportunities to visit Jewish heritage sites — we’ll try to keep you informed. … continue reading →

Hungary: EU-funded project boosts orthodox Jewish Heritage Route in eastern Hungary. Upgrades infrastructure & facilitates visits by Hasidic pilgrims and others

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by jhe

Renovation and construction work is under way to upgrade infrastructure and facilitate visits by religious pilgrims and others to the tombs of noted Hasidic rabbis and other orthodox Jewish heritage sites in five towns and cities in eastern Hungary — … continue reading →

Jewish heritage tourism: Upcoming tours & events this week — The pandemic has curtailed much tourism — but there’s a lot going on on the local level

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by jhe

Summertime is here, and even if you can’t make long vacation trips, there’s lots of opportunities for Jewish heritage travel on a local (or regional) level. Here’s a list of some of the Jewish heritage tours & events planned for … continue reading →

With COVID restrictions easing, Jewish heritage sites are offering guided tours — with limits

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by jhe

Tourists at a Warsaw Ghetto memorial (2016)

With the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions, summer tourism is beginning – even if in a limited way – and in-person guided tours to Jewish heritage sites, such as synagogues, Jewish cemeteries and Jewish quarters have also begun for small … continue reading →

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UK: Willesden Jewish Cemetery gears up to reopen (after COVID closure) as multifaceted place of public heritage: an example of how Jewish cemeteries can be integrated into tourism while respecting the sanctity of the place

Coming up this week: local opportunities for Jewish heritage tourism

Hungary: EU-funded project boosts orthodox Jewish Heritage Route in eastern Hungary. Upgrades infrastructure & facilitates visits by Hasidic pilgrims and others

Jewish heritage tourism: Upcoming tours & events this week — The pandemic has curtailed much tourism — but there’s a lot going on on the local level

With COVID restrictions easing, Jewish heritage sites are offering guided tours — with limits

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