Jewish Heritage Europe

Hungary: Dohany St. Synagogue gets European Heritage Label

  The grand Dohany St. synagogue complex in Budapest has been chosen as one of nine historical sites in Europe given the EU’s  “European Heritage Label.” The sites were chosen for the list by an independent panel for “celebrating or … continue reading →

Ukraine: Interactive virtual walking tour of Jewish Lviv

    The Center for Urban History in Lviv has posted an interactive online walking tour of Jewish Lviv that uses maps, photographs and archival material, video, and text to tell the story of places and people, and also to … continue reading →

Romania: Alba Iulia Synagogue to be rededicated (and get QR signage)

The historic synagogue in Alba Iulia, Romania will be rededicated November 26 after restoration — new QR code signage will provide information for visitors. Completed in 1840, the synagogue stands at 2, Tudor Vladimirescu Street; it is believed to be … continue reading →

CZ: Database for Jewish Cemeteries in Southern Moravia

    The tourist information web site of the Jewish community of Brno, Czech Republic includes  databases, with maps, of more than 20 Jewish cemeteries in southern Moravia. The cemeteries are listed by information cards. Click on the card and … continue reading →