The Moorish style 19th century synagogue in Pisek will soon be opened to the public on a regular basis, thanks to an agreement between the town administration, the Pisek Municipal Library, the Jewish Community in Prague and Matana, the Jewish … continue reading →
We want to highlight an EU-funded project on the tourism potential of Jewish cultural heritage that is under way in six partner countries. It’s called — the JEWELS TOUR, an acronym taken from its full name – JEWish hEritage as … continue reading →
Today, May 25, is marked as Memorial Day in the United States, a holiday observed on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Jewish soldiers were among the … continue reading →
We are happy to share a call from the Pakruojis Region Museum for photographs, memories, and other material relating to the Jewish community, heritage, and history of the town and surrounding areas. The 225-year-old Pakruojis wooden synagogue is administered as … continue reading →
We are pleased with the news that the Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been included on the roster of Significant Cemeteries recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE), making it one of the few Jewish cemeteries among the … continue reading →
