Jewish Heritage Europe

New HAVE YOUR SAY op-ed: A New Day for the Golden Rose in L’viv

  Ceremonies September 4 mark the inauguration of The Space of Synagogues, a new Jewish memorial complex in L’viv, Ukraine. JHE Coordinator Ruth Ellen Gruber was on the international jury that in 2010 chose the memorial design following an unprecedented … continue reading →

Belarus: ruins of Bobruisk synagogue returned for Jewish use

  The ruins of a synagogue in Bobruisk, Belarus have been authorized for use by the Jewish community, and plans are under way to create an open air Jewish museum and cultural facility in the area. Chabad reports on the … continue reading →

Latvia: Great Synagogue in Ludza to reopen after restoration

  The historic Great Synagogue in Ludza, Latvia — dating from around 1800 and the oldest surviving synagogue in the country — will be rededicated on August 11 after a detailed restoration that included restoring the wooden structure and also … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Day of Jewish Monuments

  The first Day of Jewish Monuments will be held in the Czech Republic on Sunday, August 14. On that day, 41 selected Jewish heritage sites around the country will be open to visitors. They include synagogues, Jewish cemeteries and … continue reading →