Jewish cemeteries are often called Houses of the Living, and for good reason. The epitaphs and grave markers — be they simple matzevot or grand mausolea — represent, and tell the stories of, the people they memorialize. They speak … continue reading →
The Izmir Project has launched an appeal to raise $80,000 in matching funds to guarantee a municipal grant to restore the historic but sadly derelict Etz Hayim Synagogue. Believed to be the oldest synagogue in Izmir, it possibly dates … continue reading →
We were delighted to see the baroque synagogue Mád, Hungary — one of our favorites — make the pages of the New York Times in, of all places, the weddings section. The reason? What was described as the first … continue reading →
On a visit to the far western tip of Brittany this week, JHE director Ruth Ellen Gruber didn’t expect to encounter any sites or monuments regarding Jewish heritage or history…Few Jews live in the region today, and there are few … continue reading →
Religiana, an ambitious new web portal on multi-faith religious heritage tourism, has just been launched, powered by the Future for Religious Heritage network of religious sites in Europe. The launch was announced at the FRH’s biennial conference, held in … continue reading →
